Parental Leave

Two new moms were able to take time off — despite not having paid parental leave at their jobs — because their coworkers donated their own paid time off. Read More

Working moms recognized Serena Williams’ heartache over missing her child’s first steps, and responded with sympathy and advice. Read More

Dads complain that workplaces still expect them to put their jobs ahead of their children. But there are some companies who are doing it right. Fatherly’s 2018 list of the best workplaces for new dads is a model of how other companies should be doing it. Read More

In a survey of over 1,700 men and women ages 25 to 45, Promundo and Dove Men+Care found that more fathers want to be actively involved in their children’s lives, but feel held back by stigma and their jobs. Read More

According to the 2016 National Study of the Changing Workforce, almost half of fathers in heterosexual relationships say they share caregiving responsibilities equally or take on a greater share of caregiving than their partner. Read More

Father’s Day is right around the corner and though you probably still haven’t bought a gift for the paternal figure in your life what we can do is identify some of the best companies (and a few that are even hiring on Ladders) that make it easier for fathers to be, well, fathers. Read More

So, how can you stay engaged with your work life, while looking after your newborn? We have worked with the wellbeing experts to make sure you don’t lose sight of your professional self while on maternity leave. Read More

America’s lack of parental leave and childcare may explain why the U.S. is no longer a leader in women’s workforce participation. Read More

With more than two years of experience with the 52-week parental leave, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s chief human resources officer has said the policy change was a wise move. Read More