World Childless Week 2022: Childlessness in the Workplace panel

How do we start the conversation about childlessness in the workplace, how do we bring the needs of the childless employees to the employer's attention? We share some insights here. 

Thank you, Stephanie Joy Phillips and the World Childless Week for raising these very important issues.

I hope you enjoy the video.



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