Ernst & Young coaching mums
In an effort to retain female staff, Ernst & Young have started coaching mums and mums-to-be among its staff. The coaching sessions are given before, during and after a member of staff’s maternity leave. They cover managing relationships with clients and colleagues, exploring alternative work patterns, and re-integrating into the workplace. Even line managers who have someone in their team going on maternity leave receive coaching on how to provide support. Liz Bingham, a partner at Ernst & Young, says: “Maternity coaching isn’t about informing staff about our corporate policies. It’s about giving our people the confidence to have conversations about their working arrangements.”