About this event
School holidays are the most predictable pressure point of the working year – yet they remain one of the most disruptive for employers and parents alike.
This Personnel Today webinar, in association with Bright Horizons Work and Family Solutions, explores why recurring childcare gaps create real risks for focus, productivity and attendance, and why reactive solutions often fall short.
Personnel Today editor Rob Moss is joined by Rebecca Ormond, head of diversity and wellness at the global bank SMBC, and Jennifer Liston-Smith, strategic adviser at Bright Horizons, who examine business continuity and flexible family support for employees.
Register now to discover:
- How planned and emergency care options deliver measurable gains for parents and businesses
- Reducing stress, improving focus, protecting productivity and strengthening attendance during peak holiday periods
- Practical examples from Bright Horizons’ clients’ employees on the impact of family support at this critical time
- Real data from the latest research demonstrating the business case for employer-supported, planned and emergency care – covering their impact on retention, inclusion and employer brand.
This free 60-minute webinar includes practical insights, real experiences, and clear actions employers can take now, demonstrating how predictable childcare solutions safeguard productivity and support working parents during peak disruption periods.
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External speaker
Rebecca Ormond Head of DEI and Wellbeing, EMEA @ SMBCE
Rebecca Ormond is a diversity and inclusion leader with extensive experience in how we change culture and behaviour. She has led a multi-year transformation to embed DEI across systems, policies and culture across the EMEA region at SMBC, strengthening governance and accountability, increasing investment and expanding employee networks. Previously responsible for PwC UK’s Inclusion and Wellbeing teams, her collaborative, “build in, not bolt on” approach has delivered measurable progress, including improved representation, increased leadership and manager capability and culture change across both large and mid-sized organisations at different stages of DEI maturity.
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External speaker
Jennifer Liston-Smith Strategic Adviser @ Bright HorizonsE
Jennifer set up and for a decade led the coaching and consultancy side of what became Bright Horizons Work and Family Solutions advising employers on programmes for working parents and carers and evaluating their impact and ROI, as well as developing coaches and coaching capability. A head of thought leadership, she now focuses on identifying overarching trends through research and through advising employers and translating these insights into solutions and practical actions.
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Team member
Rob Moss Editorial Director @ Personnel TodayT
An experienced business editor, Rob has been hosting webinars and podcasts about HR, L&D and employment since 2006. He became editor of Personnel Today in 2010, leading a team of expert journalists who cover HR trends, employment law, and all the latest news in the profession.
