The False Tradeoff
The False Tradeoff is a podcast for working parents, HR leaders and anyone committed to proving working parents can be successful at work AND at home - that it’s not an either/or tradeoff.
Each week, we dive into some of the most challenging, complex and sometimes controversial topics related to parental leave and navigating life as a working parent.
Because in order to break the false tradeoff, we need to address these topics head-on.
Podcasting since 2023 • 39 episodes
The False Tradeoff
Latest Episodes
#38: Why Andy Dunn Walked Away From Everything But One Thing
Andy Dunn is well known for building Bonobos, one of the earliest and most influential direct-to-consumer brands. After selling it to Walmart, he entered a new phase of his life: high-level corporate executive, husband and father - and for the ...
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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57:04
#37: Retain talent, advance gender equity & prioritize inclusivity: PwC Canada's approach to parental leave
Parents at PwC Canada don’t see parental leave as career-limiting because the company has built an entire system to support employees through the moments that matter. Chief People Officer Sonia Boisvert and Total Rewards Leader Lisa Rosen share...
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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34:12
#36: Meet The C-level Leaders Who Championed More Paid Leave At Neiman Marcus
As a senior HR leader, Eric Severson spent years trying (and failing) to pass paid parental leave at many organizations - until he finally pulled it off at Neiman Marcus. Learn how he and Chief Integrated Retail & Customer Officer Stefanie ...
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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41:15
#35: Inside Heidrick & Struggles’ Parental Leave Task Force - And How It Drove Meaningful Change
Heidrick & Struggles launched a parental leave task force to better understand the challenges and roadblocks employees were facing throughout the parental leave experience: it was significantly impacting retention and development across the...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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42:18
#34: Why Did Starbucks Triple Its Paid Parental Leave Benefit?
Starbucks significantly increased its parental leave policy for store partners, moving from six weeks to up to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave. Hear from Sara Kelly, EVP and Chief Partner Officer of Starbucks, about how the new policy ref...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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27:08