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Leigh’s story: Navigating Parental Leave and life with a growing family

Leigh with his wife Carly and two children.

How being a parent to 3 neurodiverse kids has changed Sally's perspective and leadership

Sonia's experience of parenting a child with high needs

Looking after your mental health as a caregiver

Managing appointments when you have children with additional needs

How to improve psychological safety for employees with disabilities

Guidelines: How to support working parents who have children with disability

How to navigate your career and menopause

How I navigated through menopause and work

How to support an employee going through menopause or perimenopause

I’m the meat in the caregiving sandwich

How structure and support help me manage my parental overwhelm

How I balance my culture, caregiving and career

A Best Practice Guide for Supporting Your Employees Returning to Work After Parental Leave

The extra shift: why (and how) organizations should lighten the unseen load on parents and caregivers

Why and how to create space for important conversations

Why you should ask your employees to create a parental leave plan

What to say and do as your employee sets off on parental leave

What to say and do when an employee announces they are expecting

The 2024 Global Managers Survey: What it's really like for managers in the trenches

Our latest report is here to shake things up when it comes to supporting managers to handle the tough stuff at work with empathy and ease.

Supporting an employee’s immediate needs after a loved one has died

Supporting employees through IVF, fertility treatment, surrogacy or adoption

The Do's and Don'ts of Managing an Employee through Separation and Divorce

How flexibility helps Rachel and Rob share the load at work and home

Diverse pathways to parenthood

The culture lovers' guide to rainbow families

Be an LGBT+ ally with this inclusive language guide

Want to be an active ally? Why giving and receiving feedback is important

Supporting rainbow families

Different types of families

Joseph Gallego Iori shares his journey to parenthood via surrogacy

The manager squeeze

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Menopause and Women's Heart Health

5 minutes with Executive GM, People and Corporate Services at Powerlink, Leigh Pickering

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

How Alexandra Gannon set herself up for success on her return to work

The ESG revolution: here’s everything you need to know (and have to do)

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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Building the Ultimate Family Benefits Package

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Circle In secures $2m funding to fast-track growth and support caregivers globally

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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The Fatherhood Trap: Why Australian Dads Want To Take Parental Leave But Don’t (Or Can’t).

Find out what dads really want when it comes to taking parental leave and what you can do to support them.

How to create an irresistible organization in times of change

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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Parental Leave Support Pack

We know you want to get your parental leave benefits right. And that nailing it can be hard. That’s why we’ve gone and done all the leg work for you. Download this 3-in-1 Parental Leave Support Pack.

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Work-life harmony is where it’s at for new dad Dean

Why you need to take control of your parental leave journey

Mum-of-three Ashika Chand shares her tips for managing your career through parental leave and what she’s done differently third time round.

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How to prioritize wellbeing in the workplace (according to two top global law firms)

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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When should I return to work? Key questions to help you decide

Wondering when to return to work? We can’t give you your perfect return date, but we can give you some thought starters.

Top tips for changing your career after 40

Relaunching or switching careers after 40? Follow these expert tips and boost your confidence and likelihood of success.

How to create an empathetic culture: 5 tips from Enboarder

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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Advancing equality one law at a time: best practice paid parental leave schemes

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

5 minutes with Chief Customer and Commercial Officer at EstimateOne, Nat Feehan

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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How I regained control of my well-being after a career burnout

Burnout can creep up on you if you don’t pay attention to the signals. A working mother shares her journey back from burnout.

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When the working parent juggle becomes a struggle (and what organizations like REA Group do to help)

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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Employing an au pair or nanny? Your go-to agreement template

We take some of the stress out of your search for an au pair or nanny with this contract agreement template. Download and make it your own.

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5 minutes with Chief People and Sustainability Officer at Domain, Ros Tregurtha

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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Return to work confidently with tips from Jodi Geddes

Survive and thrive when you return to work after parental leave with these top tips from Circle In Co-founder Jodi Geddes.

How to say no politely: the perfectly pitched Yes, No, Yes

Yes person no more! How to say ‘no’ and stick to your guns without ruining your relationships.

Bridging the Gap

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

Roe v Wade, an overturned ruling that is damaging and deplorable on so many levels

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

Negotiating the length of parental leave with your employer

Preparing to negotiate the length of your parental leave? Start by understanding your obligations for letting your employer know.

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5 minutes with Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging at Xero, Kasey Zun

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

5 minutes with Director of Human Resource at Encirc, James Currie

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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Thinking about making a career move while pregnant?

Key considerations for making a career move during pregnancy from someone who’s taken the leap.

What if my parental leave replacement is better than me?

Going on parental leave and experiencing the replacement blues? These tips might help.

9 in 10 caregivers believe family is more important than work

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

Parent guilt: is it real or make-believe?

Belinda Allitt shares her story of facing parent guilt head-on and kicking those negative thoughts to the curb.

Confessions of a recovering overthinker

Is your overthinking keeping you up at night? Career coach Claire Seeber shares her tips to help you get out of your head and into the present.

5 minutes with Human Resources Director at Organon ANZ, Sophie Althans

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

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Parental leave benchmarking and experience toolkit for US HR leaders

5 minutes with Jodie Haydon, People & Culture Executive at EnergyAustralia

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

5 minutes with General Manager of People & Capability at Target Australia, Steve Wallis

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

#1 tip for expecting parents: complete your parental leave plan

Counting down the days until parental leave? Have you prepared a parental leave plan? All your details laid out in one place.

Aging parents? What to look out for and what to do next

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

How to handle a flexible work request

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

5 minutes with Founder and Director of Hardie Grant, Fiona Hardie

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

5 minutes with Head of People Experience at Lifestyle Communities, Simône de la Harpe

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

5 minutes with Chief People & Capability Officer at Kmart Group, Tristram Gray

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

Your must-have parental leave checklist

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

5 ways to overcome impostor syndrome

Ever felt like a fraud and not deserving of your success? It could be impostor syndrome.

What does working flexibly really mean?

Thinking about working flexibly? It helps to understand the many faces of flexibility in the workplace. Let’s take a look.

Rebuild your confidence after parental leave

Lacking confidence after a career break? Follow our expert tips to rebuild confidence, be your best self, and thrive at work.

How to say no without feeling guilty

Tips to have you saying no to your coworker, manager, partner, child, or parent without feeling a case of the guilts.

What the Circle In team wish they'd known before parental leave

We asked working parents what they wish they knew before parental leave and what they’d do differently next time.

Teen rebellion and how to handle it

So, your once obedient child is now a rebellious teen? Here’s how to deal.

Jenny Lumley: “Having a strong support network is key”

Surrounding herself with people who are caring, understanding, and positive has been key for Jenny Lumley as she navigates a new phase in her life.

Perinatal infant loss and how Julie Legrand handled her grief

Julie Legrand on losing her twins in pregnancy, the joy that followed, and life in the Swiss Alps

Are your managers ready for the new working world?

As more working parents find themselves at home balancing a career and caring for their children full time, as manager's, it is more important than ever to role model support for your working parents.

14 steps to help you return to work after perinatal anxiety or depression

How to return to work after PNDA while ensuring your mental health remains a priority.

5 tips to start intentionally saving and intentionally spending

Having trouble saving? Start saving with intention and spending mindfully with our tips

5 simple ways to include exercise in your day with Kimmy Smith Fit

Feel energized and body-confident with these well-being hacks from Kimmy Smith Fit.

Looking to relaunch your career?

A change of career direction might not be as daunting as you think. Here’s how to find the path to your dream job.

Define your 'why': Simon Sinek's model for inspirational leadership

Bringing a little person into the world can be the trigger to contemplating some larger life questions. Our co-founder Kate Pollard explains defining your ‘why’ based on the insights of motivational speaker Simon Sinek.

School vacation planner for working caregivers

Download now! A helpful school vacation planner for working parents trying to juggle it all.

Best-practice support for caregivers in the workplace

As more working parents find themselves at home balancing a career and caring for their children full time, as manager's, it is more important than ever to role model support for your working parents.

How Jodi Geddes' family reconnected on vacation

Pausing daily life and reconnecting with your family on vacation is vital for work-life harmony reflects Jodi Geddes.

Request a flexible work arrangement with this free template

This is the year for flexible working! Hearts and minds are shifting on the ways we work. Use this template to submit your request to your employer.

5 minutes with Chief People Officer at REA Group, Mary Lemonis

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

No silver bullet: Simple advice for returning to work

One conversation with an executive parent of twins changed Jodi Geddes’ perspective.

Burnout in the workplace

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

The six essential actions leaders can take to end burnout in the workplace

feat. Sean Hall TedX Speaker and CEO of Energx

The six essential actions for leaders to end burnout in the workplace

As more working parents find themselves at home balancing a career and caring for their children full time, as manager's, it is more important than ever to role model support for your working parents.

Yes, flex! How to nail flexible working when you're just back at work

Yes! You have negotiated flexible working arrangements, now how do you ensure success for both you and your employer?

How leaders can best support working parents

"Concerning" issues in whistleblower policies; and more

Why every company should be talking about the 'M' word

Request to extend parental leave template

Want to extend your parental leave? Use this template to request a leave extension of up to an additional 12 months.

Menopause and the workplace: Guidelines for employers

As more working parents find themselves at home balancing a career and caring for their children full time, as manager's, it is more important than ever to role model support for your working parents.

How to build your confidence on parental leave

Feel like you’ve lost your confidence? It’s a common problem faced by parents during and just after parental leave. Kate Pollard sits down with expert D&I consultant Michelle Redfern to explore the identity shift that occurs to so many who become parents and the steps you can take to maintain and rebuild your confidence.

15 tips for managers to help guide employees through challenging times

As more working parents find themselves at home balancing a career and caring for their children full time, as manager's, it is more important than ever to role model support for your working parents.

Template for requesting to take parental leave

Wondering how to request parental leave? Simply copy and paste this email template, fill in your details and hit send.

Circle In secures exclusive partnership with ParentTV delivering multi-language content

We are thrilled to announce an exclusive partnership with ParentTV, which will now enable all customers to access on demand parenting videos in six languages.

Eight reasons why you need be on LinkedIn

There's never a more critical time to use LinkedIn than when you're planning to go on parental leave or take an extended career break. Leah Lambart of Relaunch Me explains why.

How to relaunch your career after time away

So, you’ve had a career break? Ignite your career relaunch with these expert tips for re-entry.

What to do when you have to start parental leave early

Here’s the lowdown on what happens with your parental leave if your baby arrives ahead of schedule.

Maximizing the return on your digital employee platforms

feat. Alana Bennett, Christian Willmott (Bega Cheese Limited) & Louise Ridgwell (Western Power)

Do I have the right to return to the same job?

Know your rights: Australian employees who have been on unpaid parental leave are entitled to return to the job they had before going on leave.

The perfect out of office parental leave message

Whether you want to stay in contact with work or totally disconnect on parental leave, these email templates have you covered.

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Supporting working parents and caregivers

Help your managers and HR teams care for your people who care.

Leading Australian 'fam-tech' businesses announce joint venture

The unpacking of self-acceptance

Do you accept yourself as you are? As working parents, we must learn to be okay with our whole selves: the good, the bad, and the awesome.

What you can expect from your platform

Successfully implementing a new platform for Culture Amp employees.

Kate Pollard on what it really feels like to lose your career and identity

Being prepared for parental leave could be the difference between career progression and career limbo, writes Kate Pollard.

Top 10 best ever tips for a trouble-free return to work

10 tips to help get you back into the groove at work, so you can get in, get the job done, and get home to your loved ones.

Why we started Circle In

Hear from Circle In co-founder, Jodi Geddes, as she talks about how Circle In started and what the platform can do for organization.

What childcare best suits your family?

Deciding on the right early childhood education and care for your family isn’t easy. We look at the pros and cons of the options available.

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Learn why organizations should create equal parental leave experiences for both parents.

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How companies stack up: The parental leave experience

Learn how companies stack up when it comes to the parental leave experience.

Embracing the change: Creating equal parental leave experiences

Learn why organizations should create equal parental leave experiences for both parents.

Returning to work: Providing employees with the right support

Build a more engaged workforce, a stronger brand reputation, and retain talent.

Smashing the taboo of menopause in the workplace

Feat. Mary Crooks (VWT) & Jane Bennett (Chalice Foundation)

The future of work: The importance of flexible workplaces

Gain insight into the importance of flexible workplaces and the top three flex trends.

Driving the change: Menopause and the workplace

Explore results and steps you can take to break the taboo of menopause in the workplace.

[Infographic] The impact of menopause on the workforce

Key stats highlighting the issues faced at work by women experiencing menopause.

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Looking forward: How to best support your working parents

feat. Gemma Saunders Founder of Workplace Edit

Work practices we're bringing to 2021

feat. Kasey Zun (from Ashurst) and Leah Ferguson (from MYOB)

Forget busy. Focus is the new black

Ready to ditch those feelings of guilt, realign your productivity and embrace your daily accomplishments?

5 things to look out for in your employees as we return to the office (or not)

How can leaders and organisations support employees as they plan a return to the office?

Our top tips to nail job sharing

Have you considered job sharing? It could be the answer to your flexible working dilemma. Here are our tips for building a successful job-share partnership.

Circle In bolsters operations with a senior hire

We welcomed Jodi Rosenthal to our Circle to round out a year filled with growth, strategic steers and COVID-related chaos.

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Four super easy, flexible, go-to recipes

Four easy family recipes from Bec Hawker, nutritionist and wellness coach to download. Stir-fry, vegetarian pasta, choc energy slice and more.

Circle In Partner Case Studies: How Medibank increased the number of fathers taking parental leave

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How to find out about your organisation’s parental leave policy without giving away you’re pregnant

How do you find out what your organisation's parental leave policy is without giving away you're pregnant? This is what you and need to know.

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How to claim your government paid parental leave

Accessing Parental Leave Pay can help ease the financial burden of having a baby. Here are the steps you need to take to claim.

Circle In welcomes McMillan Shakespeare Group

Our circle is growing! We’re excited to launch the Circle In platform with MMSG.

Coca-Cola Amatil New Zealand launch Circle In Parents Portal

We are delighted to extend our Coca-Cola Amatil partnership to the New Zealand region!

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Flexible working - no longer a nice-to-have HR initiative

This year’s flexible working day, we’re taking a step back to reflect on the last few months and what the ‘workforce of the future’ means to us.

Celebrating mums on the front line

This Mother’s Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements of working mums on the pandemic front line, and bring you their stories.

Thinking about returning to work flexibly during isolation? These tips will help you

Thinking about your return to work after parental leave, but unsure what impact COVID-19 will have? Here’s where to start.

Welcoming the first engineering firm into our Circle - Arup

Arup, known for some of the world’s most famous landmarks, partners with Circle In to enhance support for working parents.

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Have your leaders been thrust into managing their teams remotely?

A guide to ensuring that your team is safe, productive and connected.

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Circle In and St Barbara: a golden partnership

St Barbara makes a commitment to further support its working parents with the launch of the Circle In Parents Portal.

Circle In and MYOB: a partnership to make life easier

MYOB announces a commitment to make working life easier for its parents, with the launch of the Circle In Parents Portal.

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Western Power launches Circle In parents portal

Western Power makes a commitment to further support its working parents with the launch of the Circle In portal.

I rediscovered a passion for my first career after baby #2

Journalist Cindy Lever has created the life she craved: raising her children and doing a job she loves from her farm in Australia's Gold Coast Hinterland.

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“Since I told work I’m pregnant I’ve been treated differently”

Treated unfairly at work after announcing you’re pregnant? How to spot workplace discrimination and what to do about it.

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Mercedes-Benz Financial Services Australia launches Circle In portal

Known for its family culture, MBFSAu takes its support for working parents up a gear by partnering with Circle In.

Circle In partner Ashurst wins D&I commendation at FT Innovative Lawyers awards

Ashurst ranked one of the top law firms for diversity and inclusion, backed by Circle In’s Parents Portal.

Five simple wardrobe tips to help your morning routine

Want to reclaim your personal style and save time in the morning? Read our expert tips to looking stylish and put together without the ‘what to wear’ morning stress.

Pitcher Partners Melbourne launches Circle In platform

The newest addition to our Circle, Pitcher Partners Melbourne now has a portal to support working parents.

What you need to know about keeping in touch days

How you can return to work for a few days during parental leave, keep in touch with your team, transition back … and get paid for it.

Circle In secures $1.5m investment funding

Circle In receives funding support to accelerate our mission of making a better world for working parents.

Smartgroup partners with Circle In

We’ve joined forces with leading employee management services organisation, Smartgroup, to further enhance its comprehensive offering for working parents.

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Gorgeous single mum Chelsie is so grateful for her friends

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You’re superwoman...I don’t know how you do it!

Why normalising parental leave is good for men and women

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Making the most of your time

Estée Lauder Companies supports all working parents with a tailored parental leave portal

Ashurst becomes first professional services firm to launch global 'Stay in Touch' parental leave platform

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The 2018 scorecard is in: what you need to know about gender equality

How Kate's career went from thrive to survive post baby

New flexible work rights and what it means for you

Kate Pollard shares her motherhood journey and the identity shift that took place

How to nail a well-curated wardrobe - without spending a fortune

'I am doing everything and you need to do more’: A universal household dispute?

Cotton On Group launch 'The Loop' with Circle In

Co-founder of Circle In, Jodi Geddes' very moving motherhood journey

I love my regional lifestyle but the juggle is still real

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Medibank join Circle In as founding partner

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Our wardrobe edit with The Personal Styler

Tors, The Personal Styler, takes Kate and Jodi through a wardrobe edit to define their personal style and understand what clothes best suit their body shape.

8 tips before starting your own business

Jamila Rizvi on a love of politics and the courage of working mums

How to find (and juggle) work-life integration

International Women's Day is for men too

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The truth about returning to work from six real perspectives

Kate Pollard shares her view on the exhausting ‘mental load’

What I have learnt about parental leave third time around

How one woman relaunched her career

How I survived day two back at work with a sick child

Thinking about returning to work flexibly? These tips will help you.

Work life balance doesn't exist - but work life harmony does!

Made redundant while on leave; what should you do?

FINALLY! A Fitness + Yoga App Designed Just for Mums!