What the evidence shows about employers that back parents and carers — and those that don’t
Employees are navigating growing tension between work and care — from everyday pressures to sudden, unpredictable disruption. While work–life pressure is now widespread, its impact differs dramatically depending on the support in place.
Some organisations have built systems that absorb disruption and keep work moving. Others rely on flexibility alone, with consequences that show up in reduced focus, stalled careers and rising attrition.
This session in partnership with HR Review explores this Great Employer Divide - the “Haves” and the “Have Nots”.
Drawing on evidence from the Work–Life Gap Report 2026 — and building on key themes from the Modern Families Index 2026 — we’ll compare employee experiences with and without practical support in place, and examine where the differences are most pronounced.
Crucially, we’ll focus on what leaders can do with this insight.
You’ll see how to turn employee experience data into a clear, credible business case, linking real‑world care pressures directly to outcomes leaders care about, including reliability, productivity, retention and workforce resilience.
See where you stand, learn what’s making the biggest difference, and leave with a clearer path to strengthening your approach.