HR Toolkits & Services
We are HR specialists in the area of working parents and workplace flexibility. We offer a range of products and services to help you build a Working Parents Program. Our exclusive Toolkits are unique to the Australian market. Our Toolkits can be customised to suit your business. Call us to organise an obligation free viewing of our Toolkits while you sit at your desk, no matter where you are. We service small, medium and large clients. Contact us to make an appointment.
Our Products and Services
- Parental Leave Program Toolkit
- Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit
- Working Parents Toolkit
- Coaching Certificates for Working Parents
- Outplacement Service
- Working Parents Masterclass
- Flexible Work Masterclass
- Positive Parenting Masterclass
Client Case Studies
Johnson & Johnson Medical
"The Parental Toolkit was sent to all employees who were either on leave or currently expecting a child. Our initial print run was expected to be enough for 1 year however we quickly found that the demand was so high we had to reprint within 2 months! Feedback was exceptional with managers and employees alike indicating that they had never had anything so thorough provided to them to help support them through the parental leave and return from leave period." Read the Johnson & Johnson case study
State Trustees
"We have customised and rolled out the Working Parents Toolkit, Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit and the Keep In Touch Program. We have had great feedback from the business about all of these initiatives and feedback from staff and our stakeholders has been really positive. The introduction of these initiatives has really encouraged more conversations about flexibility, especially as we continue to experience a high maternity leave rate." Read the State Trustees case study
Mallesons Stephen Jaques
The Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit provided us with a contemporary, innovative & comprehensive framework which complimented our existing materials. The cost effective kit enabled us to customise it to suit or policies, procedures and programs." Read the Mallesons Stephen Jaques case study
Henry Davis York
We spoke to Kate at Career Mums in late 2009 having recently completed a project around assessing our flexible work practices and their implementation. The project identified that while our staff saw us as embracing flexibility in the work place (and being receptive to requests for it) there were things we could do to improve. Read the Henry Davis York case study
St John of God Healthcare
"Thanks so much Kate. Yes I am really happy with the choice of product too and appreciate your level of customer service, willingness to talk us all through it all and your patience." Sonia Hicks, Human Resources Advisor
Parental Leave Program Toolkit
A step by step guide to creating a ‘stay in touch' program to engage and retain parents-on-leave.
Research and surveys have consistently identified that employers do not typically have a communication program in place for parental leavers, and this has the potential to negatively impact the retention rate of employees returning from parental leave.
This HR Toolkit is considered a must for organisations who want to engage and retain talented employees on parental leave. Use this step by step guide to build your own Parental Leave Program that is unique to your organisation.
Some of our clients include Department of Water, Land and Biodiversity Conservation, Freemans Insurance, Australian Sports Commission, Clayton Utz, the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Sara Lee Australia, the Westpac Group (including BT Financial Group, St George, Asgard, and Rams), Investec Bank (Australia), McDonalds, and AusAID.
Download the Parental Leave Program brochure.
Contact us to receive a tailored quote for your business. Pricing is based on number of employees.
Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit
From 1 January 2010, eligible employees will have the right to request flexibility. Are you ready? The Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit is a simple and convenient business case tool that enables employees and managers to research, negotiate and implement a flexible work arrangement.
This Toolkit is considered a must for organisations who want to retain valued, skilled and experienced employees. It provides practical advice and tools to:
- Plan and implement a flexible work arrangement
- Help your employees submit a proposal using the Flexible Work Proposal template
- Assess a flexible work arrangement
- Decide on an appropriate flexible work arrangement
- Communicate a new flexible work arrangement to the team
You can brand this Toolkit as your own and your existing flexibility content can be integrated to suit your organisation's needs.
Download the Flexible Work Proposal Toolkit brochure.
Some of our clients include One Steel, Goldman Sachs JB Were, AstraZeneca, Mallesons Stephen Jaques, State Trustees, NSW Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Hunter Douglas, Clayton Utz, Australian Sports Commission, Credit Suisse, the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Investec Bank (Australia), Pitcher Partners and McDonalds.
Contact us to receive a tailored quote for your business. Pricing is based on number of employees.
Right to Request Resources:
- Flexible Work Masterclass for Managers
- See our simple guide on the right to request flexibility.
- View a summary of the National Employment Standards.
- Be prepared for flexible work requests
- UK experience and what Australia can learn from the UK experience.
- Aequus Partners has release survey results on employer preparedness for the right to request flexibility - view the report.
Working Parents Toolkit
The Working Parent's Toolkit is the HR business solution for supporting expectant parents, employees on parental leave, and working parents. It provides all the information and resources needed to successfully manage the employee through to working parent transition.
You can brand this Toolkit as your own and your existing flexibility content can be integrated to suit your organisation's needs.
Download the Working Parents Toolkit brochure.
Some of our clients include AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, CEA Technologies, Mallesons Stephen Jaques, State Trustees, Clayton Utz. Avant Insurance, Peoplebank, Catholic Education, the Australian Physiotherapy Association, Macquarie Bank, and the Westpac Group (including BT Financial Group, St George, Asgard, and Rams), Origin Energy, Department of Finance and Deregulation, Pitcher Partners, McDonalds, AusAID, Air Force (RAAF), and Abigroup.
This Toolkit can become the main feature of a Working Parents Program. View our guide on creating a Working Parents Program
Contact us to receive a tailored quote for your business. We can provide tailored solutions for small, medium and large businesses.
Coaching Certificates for Working Parents
Purchase coaching certificates for your employees as part of a working parents program. They can talk to a working parent expert on life as a parent, returning to work, managing work and family demands, finding childcare, and more. Coaching sessions are invoiced per session - businesses are not required to purchase bulk coaching sessions upfront.
Some of our clients include Peoplebank, Mars Snackfoods, Pitcher Partners, Air Force.
View a sample coaching certificate
Peoplebank: 'I have spoken with the parents receiving return to work coaching and they have advised that it has been immensely helpful. We are looking forward to utilising the Working Parents Toolkit as part of our Working Parents Program.'
Outplacement Service
Our outplacement program covers a two month period but can be customised to suit the individual. This service includes one-on-one (phone or face-to-face) career discussion that includes career aspirations, networking skills, suitable job channels, resume preparation, presentation and positive language skills, and interview coaching. We provide a hand-out at the end of each session that covers key follow-up information specific to the employee. Furthermore, we review job applications and cover letters with employee, and provide pre-interview coaching. The employee can call us for a 20 minute pre-interview session to assist with their confidence and their ability to communicate relevant skills and experience for the role they are applying for.
Working Parents Masterclass
Returning to work after full-time parenting can be daunting for many parents. Supporting your employees who are working parents can help you to develop more effective, happy and resilient employees. Our workshops become an attraction-and-retention tool for your workplace and enhance your standing as an “Employer of Choice".
Our Working Parents Masterclass workshop is designed exclusively for parents needing assistance to:
- Transition back to work in the first 12 months after having a baby;
- Create their own work and family balance;
- Assess their own levels of resilience and apply it as a working parent;
- Manage their career as a working parent;
- Manage the expectations of other employees and managers.
Flexible Work Masterclass
Today, individuals of all ages demand greater emphasis on finding a balance between work and life commitments. Global studies have shown that work life balance is a major determinant of job selection for candidates in the 21st century. The key to creating a flexible workforce is having the knowledge and tools to manage and lead a flexible workforce.
Our Flexible Work Masterclass workshop is designed exclusively for line managers and HR managers needing assistance to:
- Establish the importance of senior management buy-in with the introduction of flexible working hours
- Understand the growing trends towards a remote and flexible workforce
- Create and manage flexible workforce
- Establish structure in handling flexible work requests
- Assess flexible work arrangements
- Manage telecommuters
Positive Parenting Masterclass
Are you seeking to attract and retain a diverse workforce of resilient, productive and engaged employees? Do you wish to enhance your standing as an ‘Employer of Choice’?
This interactive masterclass in Positive Parenting is designed exclusively for working parents needing assistance in positive parenting techniques and creating work and family balance.
Topics include:
- ‘It’s a phase’ – common behaviours to expect at different stages;
- Establishing clear boundaries and flexible routines;
- Building self-esteem through positive reinforcement;
- Harmony in the home – head sibling rivalry off at the pass;
- Communicating at home - flow chart called “recipe for an argument” which sets out the best way to discuss hot issues and manage your reactions;
- Communicating at work – negotiate flexibility for increased performance and effectiveness;
- Assessing how you sabotage your own work-life balance and create a new structure.
