What really happens when women return to work after maternity leave? In this episode of the All Inclusive Podcast, I sit down with Clare Radford, business psychologist and founder of &Culture Consulting, to unpack the powerful findings from her latest report: From Boardrooms to Babies and Back Again.

Together we explore the emotional, cultural and systemic challenges that returning mothers face and what real support looks like. From line manager training to flexible policies and the power of self-advocacy, this conversation offers a blueprint for organizations that want to stop losing talent and start building workplaces that actually work for women.

📥 Download Clare’s full report here: https://www.andcultureconsulting.com/insights 🤝 Connect with Clare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareradforduk/ 🌐 Learn more at andcultureconsulting.com

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Episode Highlights

00:00 – Introduction & Why This Conversation Matters

01:10 – What Women Told Us About Returning to Work

06:05 – The Line Manager Gap & Where Culture Fails

13:25 – The Emotional Toll, Talent Loss & What Needs to Change