Why Working Parents Are the Untapped Talent Every Employer Needs

<p><strong>What if the biggest talent pool businesses are overlooking isn't graduates or overseas recruitment, but working parents?</strong></p><p>In this eye-opening episode, <strong>Meg Faure</strong> sits down with <strong>Denise Heavey</strong>, founder of <strong>Mentorhood Jersey</strong>, to unpack the cost of outdated workplace models. From the motherhood penalty and fatherhood forfeit to rebuilding the lost village, this conversation challenges everything we think we know about work, parenting and success.</p><p>Meg and Denise discuss why traditional workplace structures no longer serve modern families, how flexible work benefits both employers <em>and </em>employees and why parenting develops some of the strongest leadership skills imaginable.</p><p>Whether you're a parent returning to work, an employer building a team or someone passionate about family wellbeing, this episode will change your perspective.</p><p></p><p><strong>IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN</strong></p><p>✔ Why parents are the world's largest hidden workforce</p><p>✔ How becoming a parent actually makes you a stronger employee and leader</p><p>✔ Why flexible work is about better job design, not lower standards</p><p>✔ The importance of rebuilding the "village" for modern parents</p><p>✔ Practical first steps for rebuilding confidence before returning to work</p><p></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE GUEST</strong></p><p><strong>Denise Heavey</strong> is the founder of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.mentorhoodjersey.com/"><strong>Mentorhood Jersey</strong></a>, an organisation dedicated to helping parents successfully return to work while advocating for more family-friendly workplaces.</p><p>Denise works with employers, government and community organisations to redesign work around modern family life. Through workshops, career coaching and advocacy,</p><p></p><p><strong>Follow</strong> <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-heavey-13112731/"><strong>Denise Heavey</strong></a><strong> on LinkedIn</strong></p><p>If you’re in Jersey, join the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/599666816516606/">Mentorhood Support Group on Facebook</a>:</p><p></p><p><strong>ABOUT THE SENSE BY MEG PODCAST</strong></p><p>Sense by Meg is a weekly podcast for parents who want evidence-based, compassionate guidance. Hosted by OT, author and parenting expert Meg Faure, each episode brings together expert insight and real-world experience to help parents feel informed and supported. The podcast is proudly associated with <strong>Parent Sense</strong>, the all-in-one parenting app for routines, sleep, nutrition and expert advice.</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://parentsense.app/">Parent Sense App</a>: Your all-in-one baby care app for routines, nutrition and expert advice. Download it <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://parentsenseapp.onelink.me/G6HA/bkm3j9tt"><strong>here</strong></a> and use code <strong>SENSE50</strong> for 50% off.</p><p></p><p><strong>FOLLOW US</strong></p><p><strong>Meg Faure</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/megfaure.sense/">Instagram</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/meg-faure/">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://megfaure.com/">Website</a></p><p></p><p><strong>Parent Sense</strong></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/parentsense.app/">Instagram</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/parent-sense/">LinkedIn</a></p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://parentsense.app/">Website</a></p>