In this conversation packed with data-backed insights, Jennifer and Ursula build a picture of what working parents and carers really need in 2024. They discuss the findings of this year's Modern Families Index in detail, and explore the critical question of how employers can best support and retain working families - even when working with stretched budgets - when 42% are currently looking elsewhere for new career opportunities.

You can download the Modern Families Index by Bright Horizons here: https://solutions.brighthorizons.co.uk/resources/research/modern-families-index-2024

In this unmissable conversation we delve into why Polly and Emily believe leaders must consider equipping their teams with cultural intelligence capability in 2024 and how their amazing work paves the way for change and a more inclusive working world.

We talk about the typical struggles that teams have day-to-day that could be made infinitely easier by improving cultural intelligence, the capabilities teams need to develop, where on earth to start and the game-changing impact that devoting focus to building better cultural intelligence can have on business performance.

The link to the free assessment tool that Polly and Emily mention in this episode can be found here: https://cqcenter.com/enroll/32511f35-5814-476d-a1d8-642bc1523216

All you need to do is click to take a complimentary CQ and behavioural preferences assessment and receive a personalised action plan. Note you will need to create a CQ learning portal profile in order to access the assessment or log in if you already have one.

In this energising conversation with the inimitable Julie Dennis, Head of Inclusive Workplaces Policy at ACAS, we play with why so many of us find it so difficult to engage with others in meaningful conversations. We explore the role of language, how employers can help managers to get this right to avoid escalation and create a culture where it's possible for everyone to talk about hard things.

All the research, advice and best practice Julie mentions in this conversation can be found on the ACAS website: https://www.acas.org.uk/