Loving Lockdown? The Joys of Being a Working Parent
Spending more time with family, saving money on the daily commute – There are plenty of reasons why being in lockdown should be a joy for working parents, but is that truly the reality people are experiencing?
B4 Member hosts and special guests discuss recent news, upcoming events, and sector-specific topics on The Business Brunch in a casual get-together, sharing ideas, opinions and thoughts.
This episode will look at:
- General pressures at the moment for working parents
- How to handle those pressures
- Time off for employees / flexible working / parental leave etc
- How the kids are reacting to the current conditions
- Follow up from Boris’s latest announcement
Guests:
Jessica Mason, Chapman Robinson & Moore
Nicola Wallbank, Julian Taylor Solicitors
Howard Feather, NatWest
Katerina Kurgane, Chapman Robinson & Moore
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