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RTO Reality Check: Is Your Office Compliant with the PUMP Act for Breastfeeding Employees?

2/25/25

Employers

RTO Reality Check: Is Your Office Compliant with the PUMP Act for Breastfeeding Employees?

With return-to-office mandates in full swing, employees are adjusting to a new reality—and breastfeeding parents in particular are facing unique challenges. For breastfeeding employees, the abrupt shift back to in-office work means quickly navigating pumping schedules, finding private spaces, and ensuring they have the time they need to express breast milk. For employers, it means acting fast to ensure compliance with federal laws like the PUMP Act. Understanding the PUMP Act The Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) Act, signed into…

9/16/24

Employers

The Hidden Cost of Sleep Deprivation: What Employers Need to Know About New Parents

In the insightful conversation between Milk Stork founder Kate Torgersen and renowned pediatrician Dr. Harvey Karp, the two dove into the unspoken struggles of new parents and how both employers and society can step up to provide much-needed support. Dr. Karp, creator of the SNOO Smart Sleeper and co-founder of Happiest Baby, shared groundbreaking insights into the realities of sleep deprivation, breastfeeding challenges, and the cascading effects these struggles have on working parents. The Untold Toll of Sleep Deprivation “Parenting…

Milk Stork Introduces Scheduled Pick-Up Service: Simplifying Breast Milk Shipping for Busy Parents

8/26/24

Travel Tips, Employers

Milk Stork Introduces Scheduled Pick-Up Service: Simplifying Breast Milk Shipping for Busy Parents

At Milk Stork, we’re always striving to enhance our services to better support working parents. We are excited to announce a new feature designed to make shipping breast milk with us even more convenient. Milk Stork now offers a Scheduled Pick-Up service, allowing busy breastfeeding parents to easily schedule a FedEx pick-up for their breast milk shipments. Here’s how it works: Scan the QR Code: Simply can scan the QR code on the Milk Stork overnight shipping label. Choose a…

WEBINAR | Fireside Chat with Dr. Harvey Karp: The Science of Sleep and Why Better Sleep is Good for Baby and for Business

8/20/24

Employers

WEBINAR | Fireside Chat with Dr. Harvey Karp: The Science of Sleep and Why Better Sleep is Good for Baby and for Business

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming fireside chat with world-renowned pediatrician and child development expert, Dr. Harvey Karp! This conversation will focus on the science of sleep and how better sleep impacts babies and your business' bottom line. Join us on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at 2pm ET/11am PT for this live 45-minute event! Why Attend? In this insightful fireside chat with renowned pediatrician and sleep expert, Dr. Harvey Karp, you'll delve into the science of sleep and its profound…

Streamlining Breast Milk Shipping: A Solution for Forward-Thinking CPOs

8/1/24

Employers

Streamlining Breast Milk Shipping: A Solution for Forward-Thinking CPOs

As a Chief People Officer at a large enterprise, managing a benefits program for thousands of employees is a constant balancing act. One of the most persistent challenges you face is ensuring that critical, yet often overlooked, support systems—like breast milk shipping—are efficient and accessible. Manual reimbursement processes for this benefit are not only cumbersome but also fail to provide the visibility and control needed for effective management. Why Manual Reimbursement Falls Short For breastfeeding employees, the process of shipping…

WEBINAR | Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Breastfeeding with Your Employees: How to Talk About Breastfeeding with Your Employees

7/26/24

Employers

WEBINAR | Breaking the Stigma: How to Talk About Breastfeeding with Your Employees: How to Talk About Breastfeeding with Your Employees

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming webinar with Andrea Ippolito, CEO of SimpliFed. Join us for an engaging webinar designed for HR professionals, focusing on how to effectively communicate with and support breastfeeding and pumping parents in the workplace. Join us on Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 2pm ET/11am PT for this live 45-minute event! Why Attend? Gain insights from maternal health and baby feeding expert, Andrea Ippolito, and learn practical strategies to communicate and support your breastfeeding employees. Hosted…

Supporting Working Parents: A Smart Business Strategy

7/2/24

Employers

Supporting Working Parents: A Smart Business Strategy

Supporting working parents is more than just the right thing to do—it’s a strategic business decision. Let's explore the importance of supporting working parents and the tangible benefits it brings to businesses with key insights from our webinar “How HR Leaders Can Unlock the Power and ROI of Parental Support Programs" with industry expert Kortney Ross. Legal Compliance: The Foundation Compliance with the PWFA and the Pump Act is the bottom floor of supporting working parents in your organization. These…

WEBINAR | How HR Leaders Can Unlock the Power and ROI of Parental Support Programs

6/4/24

Current News, Employers

WEBINAR | How HR Leaders Can Unlock the Power and ROI of Parental Support Programs

We're thrilled to announce our upcoming exclusive webinar with industry expert Kortney Ross. The webinar will focus on the critical importance of supporting working parents in today’s workforce. Join us on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2pm ET/11am PT for this live 45-minute event! Why Attend? In this session, you will learn how implementing parental support programs not only ensures compliance with new laws but also drives significant business benefits. Kortney Ross will provide actionable insights and strategies to help…

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