Create a space for working parents
to thrive
Practical tools for leaders to create cultures of belonging, flexibility, and impact.
At makeSpace, we specialize in creating environments where working parents can thrive. Our workshops and eLearning modules equip businesses with the tools they need to nurture a family-friendly culture.
What Parents and their Line Managers Say
95% of participants rated our training highly practical
VP, Communications Firm
“I am beyond grateful for the support, advice, and genuine community I gained through participating in this program. Like many first-time mums, I had feelings of apprehension and anxiety surround my ability to balance it all. This program alleviated those fears. I learned so much — it allowed me to navigate this new chapter. What an impact. I can't thank you enough.”
Director, Technology Sales
“I would like to praise makeSpace — they saw a need for working parents and filled it. They were a fundamental piece in helping me through pregnancy and newfound motherhood in my role, while being a salesperson with quotas. The makeSpace team are energetic, empathetic, and truly made an impact for the betterment of our organization. This program was invaluable to me.”
Managing Director, Local Country Lead
“I am very grateful for this well-structured and impactful program. They've helped our company provide a working environment that is supportive of parents and enables them to build a career whilst caring for their family. By creating this program, makeSpace has helped many first-time parents overcome the challenges of returning to work and finding their place again in the organization.”
How we support organisations
Two levers. Real impact.
makeSpace works across both sides of working parent support:
Manager capability
Equip leaders with confidence, language and tools to support performance and parenthood together.
Employee experience
Structured return pathways, peer support and practical strategies that help parents stay and progress.
Manager
Enablement
Practical, scenario-based training that helps leaders support working parents consistently and confidently.
Includes:
- Manager workshops (virtual + in-person)
- Leadership cohorts
- Group coaching
- Conversation frameworks
- Return-to-work planning tools
Returner & Parent Support
Structured support that helps employees stay engaged, confident and productive before, during and after leave.
Includes:
- return-to-work programmes
- peer cohort coaching
- awareness sessions
- transition planning tools
- self-paced learning modules
Strategic Culture & B Corp Alignment
Support that strengthens retention, leadership pipelines and workplace culture — while contributing to B Corp Fair Work requirements.
Includes:
- culture diagnostics (Temp Check)
- policy–practice alignment reviews
- insight summaries for HR
- measurement frameworks
- B Corp impact mapping
1 in 4
Parents leave their place of work within 18 months of having a child.
1.5-4x
Replacing a high-performing
talend costs employers 1.5–4x their annual salary
Millions Lost
Can translate to millions lost
for small to mid-sized employers
Why Choose makeSpace?
We are experts in workplace dynamics and the challenges of working parenthood. Our evidence-based workshops and eLearning modules help organizations create environments that support all employees effectively. By focusing on both corporate training and consulting, we guide businesses in fostering a family-friendly culture.
Book your next training today.
E-mail: anna@makespaceconsulting.com