Support your people through one of the most pivotal career transitions in healthcare.
Our programming delivers personalized coaching, targeted training, and actionable resources to turn parental leave into a powerful retention strategy.
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The Reality
In healthcare, parental leave isn’t just a scheduling puzzle. It’s a make-or-break moment for retention, engagement, and wellbeing.
When new parents leave, it’s not just a gap on the schedule—it’s a disruption to the very core of your organization. It’s your department leads, lead researchers, seasoned nurses, rising administrators—people you’ve invested heavily in.
The ones patients trust. The ones colleagues rely on. The ones you cannot afford to lose.
And the data? It’s sobering:
of female physicians who leave or scale-back in their careers within 6 years of residency due to family building.
avg. # weeks of paid parental leave for birthing parents among top U.S. hospitals (6.6 weeks for non-birthing parents).
of fathers who take their full parental leave due to workplace stigma.
of female physicians who have reported discrimination in the workplace due to pregnancy or breastfeeding.
When your workforce is struggling, so is your business. Burnout, skills gaps, and lack of support lead to disengaged employees, decreased productivity, and, ultimately, high turnover rates.
And the cost is steep.
It costs anywhere between 20 – 213% to replace an employee who leaves after childbirth, as a percent of their annual salary.
Our Solution
Win the war for healthcare talent—by supporting your working parents.
The healthcare labor shortage is no longer a looming threat—it’s here. Retaining experienced clinicians, researchers, and staff has never been more critical. One of the most overlooked opportunities? Supporting employees through the parental leave and return-to-work transition.
Josie was built to do exactly that.
Our model is inspired by the principles of team-based primary care: coordinated, evidence-based, and deeply personalized. We blend expertise in perinatal mental health, leadership development, and career transition coaching to deliver meaningful support—right when it matters most.
Parental Leave Coaching for Clinicians, Researchers, and Administrators
From the OR to the research lab to operations. Our tailored programs support employees through one of the most high-stakes transitions of their careers. Designed to increase retention, re-engagement, and well-being, our coaching meets each individual where they are—so they stay in the roles you need most.
Leadership Trainings
We deliver engaging, actionable sessions for department and clinical leads, managers, and execs. With expert insights backed by the latest research on parents in medicine, we help leaders better support all team members and build cultures that retain top talent.
Community & ERG Programming
We power up your ERGs with fresh content, proven frameworks, and laugh-out-loud moments. From support circles to speaker events, we help build inclusive, connected cultures for working parents across your org.
Actionable Content
From bite-sized videos to script sheets and playbooks, our library is packed with practical, actually-useful tools your working parents will want to use. Helpful, hilarious, and never boring.
Need a little taste of what we’re offering?
Click below to get instant access to our Pre-Leave Playbook for physicians.
“This was extremely useful and such a great service.”
-MD, Rheumatology
The Right Conversations, at the Right Time
Our model is designed to lay sound foundations with your employees before they go out on leave, to care for them while they’re out on leave, and to support them as they return from their leave.
We help your employees and their teams prepare for the personal and professional shifts that parental leave brings.
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How do I tell my department, supervisor, or patients that I’m expecting?
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What’s the best way to plan for coverage while I’m away?
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How do I communicate clearly with my team and set realistic expectations?
For managers and department leads:
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How do I proactively support a clinician, researcher, or admin preparing for leave?
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How do I manage team dynamics and workflows during extended absences?
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What’s the right way to check in with an employee once their baby arrives—and when?
We provide practical, relatable, and judgment-free support while your employees adjust to life with a new baby—and start wrapping their heads around what’s next.
- I wasn’t expecting this to be THIS hard. Am I cut out for this?
- Okay, I’m exhausted. How am I going to survive on 45-minute sleep cycles?
- What is this going to look like when I’m back at work? Can someone help me get organized?
For organizations:
- How do we keep this employee feeling connected without overwhelming them?
- What benefits or support can we quietly remind them about during this time?
- How do we balance patience, privacy, and proactive planning?
We make sure your employees are confident and ready to re-engage.
- I’m ready to get back to my shifts, but how do I communicate my needs, like pumping breaks, without feeling guilty or overburdened?
- I’m ready to take on patient care again—but how do I balance my workload, manage unrealistic expectations, and avoid burnout?
- How do I reintegrate myself back into projects after parental leave?
For managers and department leads:
- How do I show up with empathy and also ensure we are driving towards outcomes?
- What are common biases to watch for when it comes to new parents in the workforce?
- How do I ensure my employee feels valued and can be authentic during this transition?
We make sure your employees and their teams are prepared for the shifts that pararental leaves can cause.
- How do I tell my boss I’m pregnant?
- How do I tell my team and/or clients I’m going out on parental leave?
- What are the best ways to make sure my workload is covered while I’m out on leave?
We ensure your managers get the memo too:
- How do I manage tricky team dynamics when someone is going to be away for an extended period of time?
- How do I help my employees and teams prioritize and focus on what matters most?
- What communication should I have with my employee when their baby arrives and beyond (if at all)?
We make sure your employee has practical, relatable and hopeful support as they transition into parenthood.
I wasn’t expecting this to be THIS hard. Am I cut out for this?
Okay, I’m exhausted. How am I going to survive on 45-minute sleep cycles?
What is this going to look like when I’m back at work? Can someone help me get organized?
We make sure your employees are confident and ready to re-engage.
I want to start traveling again — how do I make sure my manager knows I’m ready?
How do I manage feelings of guilt about leaving my baby when I’m at work?
How do I reintegrate myself back into projects after parental leave?
We ensure your managers get the memo too:
How do I show up with empathy and also ensure we are driving towards outcomes?
What are common biases to watch for when it comes to new parents in the workforce?
How do I ensure my employee feels valued and can be authentic during this transition?
The Impact
We’re turning your working parents into your organization’s biggest fans. And they’re sticking around too.
Employers who have partnered with Josie see:
percentage point increase in mental readiness to return-to-work
percentage point increase in intention to stay for at least one year
Net Promoter Score
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What Employers and their Employees are Saying
Don’t just take our word for it.
We’re building a future where parents can excel at work and at home.
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