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Positive impact of Paternity leave
Interview with one of the lead researchers on the Uni of Bath and Cardiff review into SPL (and how it’s failed)
“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
Freddie Clemo • Hardly any dads have used shared parental leave since scheme was introduced 10 years ago, research finds
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Succinct quote re: the gender pay gap between mothers and fathers
Studies also show that a father’s increased involvement in baby care can mitigate maternal postpartum-depression outcomes. A study of how paternity leave affects maternal postpartum depression showed that a lack of paternal involvement was a significant predictor of the intensity of depressive symptoms.7 It is important to note that mothers’ improv... See more
Karl Moore • A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Dads involved in the care of a new infant increase health outcomes for mothers
Financial constraints and access to enhanced pay is also impacting the take-up of SPL, with one in four mothers and one in three fathers stating that negative financial impact was the main reason for not taking such leave. Currently, parents taking advantage of SPL are entitled to £172.48 per week and if both parents decide to take SPL leave, this ... See more
Michael Briggs • A government report on Shared Parental Leave reveals a low take-up by eligible parents
Positive impact of Paternity leave
SPL doesn’t pay enough for either parent. Pay rate correct for 2023
Paternity leave can level the playing field for working mothers. Many fathers emerged from the experience feeling like “being at home, with a strong presence of mind, allowed me to reduce stress on my wife and for her to return to the workforce earlier.” As one father put it, “It’s not just about getting to know your kids at a crucial age but also ... See more
Karl Moore • A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Paternity leave helped increase mother’s likelihood of returning to work (earlier). And less negative impact on careers (both parents)
Pete Target, from London, took nine weeks off work to look after his son, Jay, when he was nine months old.
"It was everything I’d hoped for," says Pete, 36.
"We’re closer than we could have possibly otherwise been."
But he admits it was a "difficult financial decision".
Because his section of shared parental leave fell outside the 37-week window for g... See more
"It was everything I’d hoped for," says Pete, 36.
"We’re closer than we could have possibly otherwise been."
But he admits it was a "difficult financial decision".
Because his section of shared parental leave fell outside the 37-week window for g... See more
Kristian Johnson • Shared parental leave ‘failing working families’
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Dads are positive about the time spent with their new infant but have to consider their breadwinner contributions
“Going into the project, we knew that gender inequalities in the UK labour market widen drastically when the first child arrives in a home. While other issues clearly affect workplace gender disparities, motherhood is statistically important and marks the moment at which a significant gap emerges. This gap then persists for women throughout their c... See more
Dr Joanna Clifton-Sprigg • Shared Parental Leave is Failing to Deliver for Dads | Blog | Mix Diversity
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Motherhood marks the moment the wage gap significantly widens… One theory is that mothers are still the main caregiver when they enter back into the workforce
User research and testing methods
Tree testing overview and guide
In response to the notion that Dads and partners are able to access the Shared Parental Leave scheme should they wish to spend longer with their new children Joeli adds, “Shared Parental Leave has failed on almost every measure set by the Government. In addition, the scheme is fundamentally flawed. It is not shared parental leave at all, it is shar... See more
Joeli Brearley • 70% OF DADS WHO DIDN’T TAKE THEIR FULL PATERNITY LEAVE ENTITLEMENT HAD TO CUT IT SHORT DUE TO COST - Pregnant Then Screwed
Positive impact of Paternity leave
Shared parental leave is not paternity leave - it’s shared maternity leave.