#parental-leave
#parental-leave

What Nordic Dads Have That American Dads Don't

Nordic countries have seen a cultural shift in fatherhood, with dads increasingly involved in parenting and supportive of parental leave.

fromPsychology Today

When "Family-Friendly" Really Means a Return to Patriarchy

American families face significant challenges with inadequate support for childbirth, healthcare, and childcare.

Current policies may push women toward full-time motherhood rather than supporting a balance with work.

Privacy professionals

fromWIRED

For Tech Whistleblowers, There's Safety in Numbers

Powerful stories can drive change, but organizations may retaliate against those who share them.

Psst provides a safe platform for anonymous whistleblowing, promoting accountability in tech and government.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Rethink what we expect from parents': Norway's grapple with falling birthrate

"Norway's fertility rate plummeted from 1.98 children for each woman in 2009 to 1.40 in 2023, a historic low, despite generous parental benefits."

Parenting

fromFast Company

Alternative transportation

How to turn parental leave into a strategic advantage

Parental leave should be viewed strategically as a key driver for retention and organizational growth.

fromThe Local Germany

1 year ago

EXPLAINED: The different types of extended leave you can take in Germany

Germany has a well-established system for various types of leave, including parental, sick, and unpaid leave.

fromHR Brew

3 months ago

The EVP of Global HR at Protiviti shares what has kept him in his role for nearly 18 years

HR executive tenures are short due to burnout; adaptability and technology knowledge are essential for success.

fromThe Walrus

3 months ago

My Guilty Pleasure: The Peace of a Long Commute | The Walrus

The act of commuting offers moments of solitude and reflection amidst the chaos of daily responsibilities.

Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture

Congress fails to modernize parental leave policies, reflecting outdated views.

Majority of the House supported parental leave voting measure, but GOP opposed.

SF politics

Johnson Moves to Block a Bill Allowing New Parents in the House to Vote by Proxy

US politics

3 months ago

Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture

Congress fails to modernize parental leave policies, reflecting outdated views.

Majority of the House supported parental leave voting measure, but GOP opposed.

fromwww.independent.co.uk

SF politics

Johnson Moves to Block a Bill Allowing New Parents in the House to Vote by Proxy

more#congress

Parenting

Parents entitled to new neonatal care leave and pay - here's who is eligible

The Independent champions accessible journalism and supports working families with new neonatal leave policies for parents of babies in critical care.

fromNew York Post

Trump supports proxy voting for new moms in Congress: 'I don't know why it's controversial'

Trump supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress.

SF politics

Johnson Fails to Kill Bipartisan Measure to Allow Proxy Voting for New Parents

Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to block remote voting for new parents failed, indicating bipartisan support for the measure.

Bill proposals for new parents highlight longstanding issues in Congress regarding family leave.

Germany politics

fromThe Local Germany

Reader question: Can you naturalise as German while on parental leave?

Parental leave does not affect eligibility for German citizenship, as related benefits are not classified as social welfare.

fromFast Company