We Not Me

In January 2023 Jessica published the Careers After Babies report, which found that 98% of mothers want to return to work after having children but 87% are unable to make full time work alongside having a family. Since then Ishe has launched Careers After Babies, the transformative accreditation building a world class cohort of employers of working parents. She works with larger businesses to assess where they are against the accreditation framework then work with them to improve. And for smaller businesses she offers connectivity and resources to enable them to become world-class employers too. She is a highly motivated, energetic and inspiring diversity and inclusion specialist with a deep passion for business culture. Jessica has worked in and with businesses of all sizes, from start ups through to FTSE100 organisations as both a consultant and as a business leader, and have led multi-million pound business units through transformations. This commercial background means she recognises the need for every initiative to deliver business value. Her approach to everything is grounded in strategic thinking but she always has an eye on practicality and implementation I’m committed to modernising the world of work to achieve true equality for everyone and have a well-established personal brand promoting this as well as a track record of success. Jessica is always open to speaking opportunities as a guest of panellist - she loves this part of her job! Colleagues describe Jessica as an effective and eloquent communicator and very calm by nature, though also super organised, efficient and productive! Four children have that effect! She thrives on leading a team bringing everyone on the journey to inclusion.