Chasing Change: How to Advocate for Family-Friendly Policies at Work

In our special mini series Chasing Change, host Samantha Saxby unveils what change looks like from the inside. She interviews women who have instigated meaningful change in their workplaces to get the support they and others needed. 

In this episode, Samantha is joined by Allison Ward, working mom of two and Chief People Officer at marketing agency Walker Sands. In her 10+ years with the company, Allison has witnessed growth from a smaller agency to a fully corporate function, including the addition of new family-friendly policies. Thanks to her efforts, Walker Sands now boasts flexibility for its employees with unlimited PTO, parental leave, and other related benefits. 

In their eye-opening conversation, Samantha and Allison discuss:

• Evolving your career as your life evolves 

  
  



• Defining “family friendly policies” in the workplace

  
  



• Benefits of hybrid and remote work for working parents 

  
  



• Tips on advocating for organizational change

  
  



• Business-related benefits of having a paid leave policy 

  
  



• Seeking guidance from your community 

  
  

If this episode resonated with you, connect with Allison on LinkedIn.

If you are currently expecting, or planning ahead, check out perkyleave.com to learn about your leave benefits. 

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