Parental Leave Benchmark 2026
Register for the Exclusive Launch Event. Benchmark policy, support parent experience and deliver business impact.
Beyond the Policy - See the Full Picture of Parental Leave
29th September | 09:00 - 11:30 | One Moorgate Place, London
Join us for the exclusive launch of the UK’s most comprehensive parental leave benchmark, where we’ll share the latest findings from employers and parents to reveal the full picture of parental leave.
Our Expert Panel:
- Ed Bowyer, Head of Employment Law, Hogan Lovells
- Rebecca Ormond, Head of Rewards & Benefits, SMBC
- Laura Mould, University of Oxford
- Hannah Porteous-Butler, Parental Leave Specialist & Coach
Together we will explore how parental leave is accessed, experienced and measured. Discuss with our experts where parental leave systems are succeeding, where support is breaking down, and what leading employers are doing differently.
What you'll take away
A clearer view of the market: Understand how parental leave provision is evolving and where your organisation sits within the wider benchmark.
A framework for seeing the full picture: Explore the key components of a successful parental leave ecosystem, from policy design and access through to manager capability, employee experience and measurement.
Insight into the moments that matter most: Discover where organisations commonly experience gaps between policy and parent experience, and what leading employers are doing differently.
Practical actions to strengthen your ecosystem: Leave with ideas and solutions to improve support for parents and deliver better outcomes for your organisation.
Evidence to inform your 2027 priorities: Use the Benchmark findings to identify opportunities, competitive advantages and areas for improvement.
