Working dads

Dr Caroline Taylor: Grief awareness week – supporting working dads in their time of grief

During Grief Awareness Week, learn how employers can support fathers grieving the loss of a child. Unlike mothers, bereaved fathers often cope through isolation and overwork, increasing risks to their mental and physical health. Discover the signs of grief in fathers and workplace support strategies.

Fathers are overvalued – whilst mothers are paid less by employers

Men who become fathers benefit from "overvaluation" in their professional lives whereas mothers experience the opposite, often undervalued and underpaid.

New poll indicates voters want reforms to improve parental leave

67% of respondents feel more inclined to vote for candidates or parties that include better parental leave in their manifesto.

Major study reveals skills children need to navigate an uncertain future

In a world of rapidly evolving technology and AI, parents want their children to develop life skills over those that are technical or academic.

Employers need to consider better support for working dads

New research highlights that working dads need greater support in the workplace to successfully juggle all their responsibilities.

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