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Got parents or parents-to-be in your workplace? Or expecting a new baby yourself? Becoming a parent and returning to work can be a learning curve, and that's why we're sharing our top tips and tools for working parents in our latest campaign. Check out this Nine article featuring an interview with Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth about parental leave rights and entitlements: https://lnkd.in/g3WRwaTS

Despite evolving family dynamics, stereotypes persist. It's time to normalise shared caregiving. Make parental leave a game-changer for your workplace. Check out these five best practices (in a one-minute read)!   #ParentalLeave #GenderEquality #WorkplaceCulture

AIFS welcomes findings of a national survey, commissioned by Parents At Work and UNICEF Australia, revealing that over 74% of women felt stressed balancing work and family commitments, compared to 57% of men. Women also bear the majority of care and household duties. The findings are supported by earlier AIFS research into couple families, including a report on sharing housework, and another into the take-up of parental leave pay. AIFS researcher Jennifer Baxter said: “Developing policies that enable both fathers and mothers to play an active role in caring for their children, and doing the hard work of running the home, has to be a top priority for employers.” More here: https://lnkd.in/g5DpUWmu #WorkingParents #ParentalLeave #Caregiving #WorkingFamilies #WorkLifeBalance

To what extent does your organisation support working fathers and encourage them to ‘parent out loud’? With households increasingly consisting of two full-time working parents, working dads are calling for more support from employers to take on greater caregiving responsibilities. We spoke to Author and Speaker Elliott Rae, who founded the ‘Parenting Out Loud’ campaign, about what support employers should provide working fathers. Read the interview here: https://buff.ly/46KKtLB #WorkingParent #WorkingDad #ParentingOutLoud #GenderEquality #ParentalLeave

How mom-friendly are work places really? Not very, according to 1,000 moms returning to their jobs after giving birth. What do they want? On-site childcare and a transition period after leave that would allow for a part-time schedule are just a few ways moms would feel more welcome. #WorkingMoms #Inclusion #WorkLifeBalance https://lnkd.in/eRaPgUEa

👨👧👦 Empowering Working Dads: A Workplace Imperative As dual full-time working parents become the norm, the cry for support from working dads grows louder. We’re spotlighting Elliott Rae’s ‘Parenting Out Loud’ campaign, advocating for employer-backed initiatives to aid fatherly caregiving. 🔹 Employer Action Points: 1. Flexible Hours: To accommodate family needs. 2. Paternity Leave: For bonding and shared parental support. 3. Support Groups: For community and shared experiences. 4. Childcare Solutions: To ease work-parenting balance. 5. Awareness Programs: To promote the value of shared caregiving. Supporting working dads isn’t just good policy—it’s good business. It leads to happier families and more productive workplaces. 📢 What’s your take on this? Let’s discuss below. #WorkingDads #FamilyFirst #WorkLifeBalance #InclusiveWorkplace https://lnkd.in/dRG4m8S3

Despite public claims of mom-friendly environments, the reality for postpartum moms at work is less accommodating than advertised. A Moms First and APCO Worldwide survey unveils the struggles of 1,000 moms returning to work after childbirth. 🤱🏼👶🏼 While 1 in 3 considers leaving, 3 out of 4 moms feel workplaces can do more to support parents with young children. 💻 Managerial support is acknowledged, but leadership examples lag. 📈 Moms seek tangible benefits like on-site childcare and post-leave part-time options. 🗣️ What's your take on postpartum support in the workplace? 🤔 Read the full article (2 mins): https://lnkd.in/eRaPgUEa #Parents #Parenting #Pregnant #WorkingMom #Postpartum #Baby #WorkPlace #WorkLifeBalance #ParentingTips #NewMom #NewParents #LinkedInParents #Childcare #Career

#HRNews Details on who qualifies for the enhancements, how working parents can change their shared parental leave arrangements, and more. https://lnkd.in/g94kt4ty

In a recent survey, women reported that they started experiencing workplace concerns immediately after learning that they were expecting. This was not only in regard to the amount of time they’d be permitted for parental leave, but also showcased concerns about childcare thereafter, and about their own feelings in returning to work—especially while their children are still young. https://bit.ly/4aGYfAp #WomeninResearch #MRX #MarketResearch

"One of the biggest challenges facing working parents is access to high-quality, reliable childcare, plus emergency or last-minute care for dependent family members. It’s the reason so many are choosing to reduce their hours, or leave the workforce altogether." - Read more in HR magazine Find the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e7u4SWRA #BrightHorizonsUK #HR #HRCommunity