Todd Carter
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Todd Carter
Even though I'm writing less about design, those principles are there and I would say it comes up particularly in my view of Aristotle and the super important distinction he made that's ignored by almost everybody on the face of the planet, and certainly at educational institutions, where he said, yes, I created this scientific method. He is the wo
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Great snippet from Roger Martin on the schism between business people and designers when it comes to understanding when and how to use the scientific method vs design thinking. Hint: design thinking is made for the uncertain and unknowable (i.e. the future)
In conclusion, the case for gender parity through enhanced co-parent leave is clear. As societal norms evolve, businesses can choose to be at the forefront of these issues – paving the way for change – or they can wait and see what others do first. For me the choice is simple if we want to create a workplace that truly values its people and is comm... See more
Shelley Sutton • The business case for gender parity through enhanced family leave policies
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
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Implementation challenges for an enhanced parental leave policy
Firstly, such policies directly address the gender pay gap. Traditionally, women have taken longer career breaks for childcare, impacting their earning potential and career progression. By encouraging all parents to take substantial leave, we're promoting shared responsibility in childcare and reducing the disproportionate career impact on women.
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Shelley Sutton • The business case for gender parity through enhanced family leave policies
Positive impact of Paternity leave
What does it mean for businesses? Benefits of a truly enhanced parental leave policy
Our firm recently made significant strides in this area by equalising and enhancing our family leave policies. We now offer up to 26 weeks of leave for all parents - whether they're fathers, co-parents, or adopters – with 13 weeks at full pay and an additional 13 weeks at half pay. This move represents a substantial increase from our previous two-w... See more
Shelley Sutton • The business case for gender parity through enhanced family leave policies
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Example of an enhanced paternity leave policy