Fathers of young children are struggling to obtain flexible working patterns that suit them, research by My Family Care (MFC) has found. It surveyed 1,000 dads and found that 60% of those with children under school age don’t have a… Read More ›
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Culture change: Shared parental leave and fatherhood
Some employers have been guilty of a head in the sand approach to the introduction of Shared Parental Leave rules. As the clock ticks towards the 5th April deadline, Gabriella józwiak takes a look at the issues of pay and equality they need… Read More ›
Fathers under pressure, says report
Fathers are struggling to balance work and family commitments – ‘throwing sickies’ and lying to their bosses when under pressure. That’s according to the 2015 Modern Families Index, published by Working Families and Bright Horizons. A survey of over 1,000… Read More ›
Fathers shift childcare expectations
Younger fathers have an increased expectation of being involved in caring for their children. However, this has yet to translate into them working reduced hours, according to a report released today by charity Working Families. Time, health and the family… Read More ›
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