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Boosting paternity leave has economic benefits - Pregnant Then Screwed
Rosie Fogdenpregnantthenscrewed.com
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 stat... See more
Joeli Brearley • Boosting paternity leave has economic benefits - Pregnant Then Screwed
However, implementing such policies is not without challenges. There may be concerns about the cost implications or potential disruptions to workflow. There are also, of course, many employees who are not parents, and it is important to ensure that they are supported as well, designing policies so that periods of leave are well planned for and adeq... See more
Shelley Sutton • The business case for gender parity through enhanced family leave policies
Creating an encouraging culture in which taking paternity leave is normalized and men can share their positive experiences is pivotal. Fathers in our survey felt that having the right policy in place wasn’t sufficient if the work culture looked down on them for taking time off. Some pointed out that in many cases “the company was supportive, but th... See more
Wahi Diome-Deer • A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal
‘In the UK, parental-leave legislation favours mothers taking time out to care for children over fathers. In fact, thousands of working dads have no access to any paid paternity leave whatsoever. This means that, in nearly every family, the mother is the main carer,…
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