Ep. 6 Breaking Down Biases: parenthood and career ambitions in the workplace

What can companies and colleagues do to support parents in the workplace? Margaux Steisel, Lead Employment Counsel, recounts her experience at Revolut going on parental leave and returning to work after having her first child. As a person who looks for ways to improve Revolut’s parental policies, Margaux gives her views on parental biases in the workplace and what companies can do to create a welcoming environment for parents, carers, and their partners. She also shares tips for working parents on how to manage work-life balance while aspiring for career growth. In this conversation, host Alex Carril and Margaux discuss: Margaux’s experience going on maternity leave An overview of Revolut’s parental policy in the UK How managers can maintain connections with colleagues who are on parental leave Feeling empowered to return to work after a leave and maintaining career ambitions as a parent How companies can support parents and carers The power of flexible remote-working to create an inclusive workplace The importance of building diverse, gender-inclusive parental policies Why companies should adapt to employee feedback Parental biases that exist and how to overcome them Tips and advice to manage your work-life balance as a parent Follow Revolut Insider on Instagram: ⁠https://revolut.la/RevolutInsider⁠ View open career opportunities at Revolut: ⁠https://revolut.la/Careers⁠