The research found that fewer than one in five (18%) prospective parents say they or their partner could afford to take six weeks of paternity leave at the current statutory rate of pay. By contrast, 57% of prospective parents said they or their partner could afford to take six weeks of paternity leave if it was paid at 90% of their income, as... See more

It depends heavily on the organization, and organizational support. And there’s a lot to do with perceptions of penalties. Fathers perceive that they’re going to be penalized in some way, shape, or form for taking leave. Workplace barriers to taking leave, and especially extended periods of leave, are still a real concern and still present a... See more

The stats showed 86 per cent of all parents felt dads needed better opportunities to be childcarers today.

“Until men and fathers are recognised as having equal responsibility for parenting, the onus will always be on women to care and accept lower-paid part-time roles with fewer opportunities for career progression – a leading factor in the gender pay gap,” she explained