Supporting Working Parents

Building inclusive cultures for working parents

WOMBA is a coaching and advisory practice. Founded in 2015, we specialise in building inclusive cultures and programmes for working parents.

Our approach is simple yet effective - by understanding each organisation’s unique culture and needs, we tailor coaching programmes to create meaningful change.

We adopt an evidence-based approach and are currently partnering with Hult Ashridge on a groundbreaking research programme to understand the experience of working parents in an organisational context. 

In 2022, 2023, and 2024, WOMBA was recognised as a top 10 diversity and inclusion provider for its work in helping organisations support working parents at critical stages in their career. 

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How WOMBA support holistically

Develop an inclusive culture for your people and parents

Tailored support as you transition to or from worker to working parent

Expand your coaching practice to support working parents with our Advanced Coaching Certificate

WOMBA WATCH

WOMBA Watch
How can I foster psychological safety for working parents?
How can I foster psychological safety for working parents?
How do we make sure working parents are best supported within our wellbeing strategy?
How do we make sure working parents are best supported within our wellbeing strategy?
How could I offer flexibility to working parents?
How could I offer flexibility to working parents?
Is flexible working effective for organisations?
Is flexible working effective for organisations?
I have a working parent who has been out for a while how can I support their return?
I have a working parent who has been out for a while how can I support their return?
The parent I manage is struggling but never wants to talk about it, how do I get through to them?
The parent I manage is struggling but never wants to talk about it, how do I get through to them?
Should I approach struggling mums and dads differently at work?
Should I approach struggling mums and dads differently at work?
What are leading organisations doing with regards to paternity leave?
What are leading organisations doing with regards to paternity leave?
How is a workplace improved by including working parents?
How is a workplace improved by including working parents?
Are employee resource groups for working parents effective?
Are employee resource groups for working parents effective?
How should managers address concerns about absenteeism with struggling working parents?
How should managers address concerns about absenteeism with struggling working parents?
What are the benefits to an organisation of supporting struggling working parents?
What are the benefits to an organisation of supporting struggling working parents?
How can managers balance the needs of the team with the needs of a struggling working parent?
How can managers balance the needs of the team with the needs of a struggling working parent?
What support mechanisms can managers put in place to help struggling working parents?
What support mechanisms can managers put in place to help struggling working parents?
How should managers approach discussions about performance and productivity with working parents?
How should managers approach discussions about performance and productivity with working parents?
What role can managers play in advocating for supporting working parents?
What role can managers play in advocating for supporting working parents?
I'm feeling stressed and approaching burnout, what recommendations do you have?
I'm feeling stressed and approaching burnout, what recommendations do you have?
When does the gender pay gap start?
When does the gender pay gap start?
Meet Alison Green!
Meet Alison Green!
Who are you? Who is WOMBA?
Who are you? Who is WOMBA?
What are the main challenges struggling working parents face?
What are the main challenges struggling working parents face?
My manager is not being supportive. What options do I have?
My manager is not being supportive. What options do I have?
What advice do you have for a working parents who may feel guilty or ashamed about prioritisation?
What advice do you have for a working parents who may feel guilty or ashamed about prioritisation?
What recommendations do you have for requesting flexible working hours?
What recommendations do you have for requesting flexible working hours?
I'm nervous to have a conversation with my manager about returning to work, how can I approach this?
I'm nervous to have a conversation with my manager about returning to work, how can I approach this?
I'm struggling to balance both work and my child - what can I do to help?
I'm struggling to balance both work and my child - what can I do to help?
I'm struggling with my mental health as a result of supporting my child, where can I get support?
I'm struggling with my mental health as a result of supporting my child, where can I get support?
Can I take time off to accompany my child to appointments?
Can I take time off to accompany my child to appointments?
My child has a mental health condition, how do I approach this issue with my employer?
My child has a mental health condition, how do I approach this issue with my employer?
My child has a mental health condition, how do I approach this issue with my employer?
My child has a mental health condition, how do I approach this issue with my employer?

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  • “WOMBA’s coaching helped me realise that being a parent was a strength, not a weakness. A small investment in support at this critical moment helps ensure that working parents reach their potential.”

    Director of Strategic Planning and Insight, Nationwide Building Society

  • "Providing expert support to navigate the professional and psychological challenges that arise from becoming a working parent requires sensitivity and skill. The team at WOMBA not only have this expertise, but have worked in genuine partnership with my team to deliver an excellent support programme for our lawyers"

    Head of People Development, Government Legal Department

  • "After returning from maternity leave to a new leadership role and during a pandemic – there was a lot I was hoping to get out of my coaching sessions. WOMBA’s coaching helped me work through the situation around my return, development areas and specific issues as they arose. The impact – I’ve been able to tackle challenges with a new perspective and confidence fuelled by my coach’s ability to get me to leverage and build on my own strengths."

    Executive, And Digital