Network Chairs – Pathways to Parenthood

5th November 2025 | 12pm to 1pm

Network Chairs event: Pathways to Parenthood: Employer Best Practice 

Join us for a dedicated session where employer members will share how they’re supporting employees on their pathway to parenthood — including fertility journeys, adoption, surrogacy, and parental leave.

Designed for network chairs and D&I leads, this event will spotlight best practice from across our membership, offering real-life examples of inclusive policies and initiatives. It’s also a chance to connect with peers, share your own experiences, and take away new ideas to support your organisation’s approach.

We are delighted to be joined by a brilliant panel of speakers: 

• Dr Krystal Wilkinson is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Human Resource Management, based at the Centre for Decent Work and Productivity at Manchester Metropolitan University. Her research focuses on health and wellbeing at work and tackling inequalities.  Current and recent research projects have focused on solo-living staff; those navigating complex fertility journeys; maternity management; perinatal mental health and women’s reproductive health at work.  
• Amanda Kemp, Engineering Manager and Co-Chair of the Families Network at Nationwide
• Richard Thornton, Risk Manager and Lead Ambassador for Baby Loss & Fertility at Nationwide
• Claire Jones, Senior Employee Relations Advisor at Principality Building Society

This event is for Working Families employer members only.

Spaces are limited to two per member organisation.