Coaching for maternity and paternity returners only is a missed opportunity. For a well-managed transition, they must be engaged before, during and after their leave, says Jennifer Liston-Smith

Why do organisations provide specialist coaching through the transition to parenthood? To engage and retain their knowledgeable mid-career people, support their performance on return from leave and attract future talent as an employer of choice. Targeted coaching addresses one of the leaks in the talent pipeline – and potentially accelerates...