The Reality Behind Single Parenting
This conversation looks at the pressures, responsibilities and assumptions often placed on single parents, both at work and in wider society. Alix and Mandy discuss how family life, workplace expectations and social perception can overlap in ways that are rarely simple.
The People Behind the Mic
We started Barely Legal, Morally Wrong because we believe the workplace is full of stories worth sharing. Alix brings over 20 years of HR experience and Mandy is a partner in employment law, together we take on the grey areas where law, people and culture collide. This is more than a podcast, it is a community. Sign up to keep the conversation going, share your own thoughts and be part of shaping what comes next.
Key Themes
Single Parenting And Responsibility
How single parents often carry the full weight of childcare, household responsibilities and work commitments, with little room for error and limited support around them.
Workplace Flexibility And Fairness
Why employers need to think carefully about flexibility, communication and support, particularly where parenting responsibilities affect availability, working patterns or career progression.
Perception, Judgement And Stigma
The episode explores how single parents can be judged unfairly, both socially and professionally, and why assumptions about commitment, capability or reliability can be damaging.
Support, Empathy And Practical Change
A discussion about what better support could look like in practice, from more understanding workplace cultures to wider recognition of the realities many single parents face every day.
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Every episode sparks different opinions, and we want to hear yours. This is your space to tell us what you think about the themes we have raised. You can share as much or as little detail as you like, and if you prefer to remain anonymous that is completely fine. What helps us most is knowing where you are coming from, so if you can tell us about your role or the industry you work in, it makes every contribution more valuable. Selected perspectives may even be featured in future episodes.
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