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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.

Single mothers earn 53% less than the average man!

On Single Parents' Day, data reveals single fathers earn 32% less than the 'average' man, while women fare even worse, with single mothers earning 53% less.

Mark Catchlove: How can we better support mothers in the workplace?

Discover the concerns of working mothers, alongside quality advice to ensure they get the support they need to enjoy a successful career while raising a family.

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.

Cydnie Maude: How companies can better support the wellbeing of working parents

Whether your employees are seeking flexibility or assistance with nursery expenses, businesses have the potential to do better for working parents.

Helen Sachdev: Leaders! Support your working parents: here’s how

It's nearly impossible for two working parents to both achieve a fulfilling career, with mums - as the assumed primary caregivers - left paying the highest price.

Dr Julia Lyons: Ways to support employees with parental burnout 

In this article, we look at how you can differentiate between normal levels of stress and tiredness, and parental burnout in working parents.

Major studies reveal significant backward steps for working parents

Just 20% of working parents have access to parenting support within their benefits, while a staggering 20% do not receive any employee benefits at all!
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