Support women through the most important transition in their careers.

The challenge

86% of women struggle with their return to work, impacting performance, productivity & engagement.

Returning from maternity leave is one of the highest-risk moments in the talent lifecycle.

Women returning from maternity leave typically experience, isolation, reduced confidence and overwhelm.

Without support, organisations see increased attrition, slower progression and long-term impact on gender representation.

Branch helps organisations turn this moment into a supported career transition.

What Branch Provides

Branch combines support, tools and community to support women through parental transitions

Peer cohorts

Women join small cohorts of peers returning to work at a similar time, creating connection and shared experience.


Practical tools

Resources and planning tools help women navigate the logistics and emotional complexity of maternity leave and returning to work.


Professional Network

Members join a network of women across organisations navigating the same career stage.


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