Parental Leave

Parental leave study

The State of Parental Leave: What the UK & Other Countries Offer

  • Reassured reveals the disparities in parental leave experiences for UK fathers
  • Paternity leave across the UK shows regional inequalities, with Manchester leading for parental leave while fathers in Leeds grapple with career repercussions
  • Industry-wise, the charity and law sectors had the highest perceived career impact for fathers

New research...

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Calls to change the law around parental leave after baby loss

“THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE ARE BEING LEFT TO SUFFER AT A TIME THEY NEED SUPPORT THE MOST - THIS YEAR WE MUST CHANGE THE LAW”

A SOLICITOR who has led a national campaign demanding statutory leave for those who suffer a pregnancy loss has vowed “2023 is the year we must change the law” in this area.

Keeley Lengthorn, who lost three children in the space of three years, fears thousands of...

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As more people return to work, here are five ways to ensure an easy transition

As more people return to work, here are five ways to ensure an easy transition

FDM Group , whose mission is to bring people and technology together, provides practical advice on how to transition smoothly back to the workforce.

Many individuals are seeking to re-enter the workforce - from retired personnel, parents who left the workforce to bring up children, and former workers who...

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JOBS OFFERING ‘ENHANCED PARENTAL LEAVE’ DOUBLE IN ONE YEAR, AS UK SHIFTS TO MORE INCLUSIVE APPROACH TO PARENTING AND CHILDCARE

  • Employers more than twice as likely (102% increase) to offer enhanced parental leave compared to last year
  • Job postings mentioning shared parental leave also doubled (+102%) over the same period, highlighting shift towards more inclusive approach to childcare benefits
  • Parents under pressure this summer with soaring costs of childcare, fewer providers and juggling
  • ...
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Cost of living crisis: tips to reduce the cost of a baby

Having a baby is an incredibly exciting time for any family, however it can also be expensive. Many families are often faced with a combination of limited pay during parental leave, the need to buy new items and any childcare needs.

Now, with the cost of living increasing, Lansinoh, maternal health brand and breastfeeding expert, has pulled together some top tips to help families...

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8 in 10 Dads say that their employer is not doing enough to support fathers in the workplace 

8 in 10 Dads say that their employer is not doing enough to support fathers in the workplace

Meanwhile, one in seven (14%) dads who used the shared parental leave scheme said they faced workplace discrimination as a result of doing so, according to new data from Pregnant Then Screwed.

Pregnant Then Screwed have conducted a landmark survey with 7,763 dads and other parents who may...

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Maternity and Paternity Rights within the United Kingdom and Sweden

Paid Parental Leave: Maternity and Paternity Rights within the United Kingdom and Sweden

Navigating the world of parental leave can be overwhelming. As a new parent, you may be confused about the different schemes on offer within the United Kingdom. Whether you’re researching maternity, paternity, or shared parental leave, each is dependent on a number of individual factors. You may...

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Paid Parental Leave: Maternity and Paternity Rights within the United Kingdom and Sweden 

Navigating the world of parental leave can be overwhelming. As a new parent, you may be confused about the different schemes on offer within the United Kingdom. Whether you’re researching maternity, paternity, or shared parental leave, each is dependent on a number of individual factors. You may also find that parental leave can be biased against fathers. To overcome these issues, the UK...

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