Do Your Unofficial Childless Employee Policies Impact Your Recruiting and Retention?
Employees who are childless not by choice (CNBC) often feel shame and isolation. They dread small talk at work because of the impending questions about kids but are asked to work on holidays and overtime because they 'don't have children' (and are deemed selfish if they refuse). Total rewards and benefits programs are often tailored to those with families, forcing the question 'where is DEIB for the childless/childfree?' This session will focus on creating a culture that values and respects all employees.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the difference in childless and childfree (and why that matters to your workforce).
- Understand the prevalence of childlessness in your workforce.
- Understand why DEIB training should include childless/childfree.
- Learn tips to build a recruiting and retention program that includes the childless/childfree.
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Sandy Michelet
Sandy Michelet is a dynamic leader with a focus on developing a high-performing culture. She is the Director of People Strategy for Sparkhound, a digital transformation company, and is an active speaker in the HR community. Sandy holds several professional certifications and a master's degree in workforce development. She is a powerful voice for the childless community, having launched TheChildlessLife.com dedicated to supporting women unable to have children. She has been recognized as a World Childless Week Champion. Sandy is also a lead singer with Trilogy, a South Louisiana horn band.