Happy and Childless

Work-Life Inclusion - Putting Childlessness on the Agenda

Helen Gallagher Season 1 Episode 22

In this episode, I am speaking with Dr Krystal Wilkinson and Dr Robin Hadley around the topic of childlessness in the workplace and the absent narratives which need to be addressed.

We discuss the fact that being childless not by choice is a stigmitised and taboo subject in the workplace and how the legitimacy of childlessness is a real issue compared to parenthood where policies and government legislation exist. It is essential that everybody's non work needs deserve to be addressed and acknowledged without fear of judgement and discrimination.

We talk around the challenges which arise from feeling isolated but also delve into what can be done to put childlessness on the agenda and support all employees who are affected.