Time off after a new baby isn’t just for moms. Check out these companies recognizing dads too
When I started my first job after school, I was always surprised that in casual chats, my male co-workers were generally more enthusiastic about having children than my female ones. From the women, it was common to hear things like “I’d like to have a family, but I’m worried about how it will affect my career,” or “I’ve always planned to have children, but I’d like to be an executive, too.” As ladies, it seemed we had grown up internalizing a trade off between our professional dreams and our family ones, a tradeoff that wasn’t top-of-mind for the men. Is it any wonder? Close to a third of new moms don’t return to work after their babies, and up until recently, dads were left out of the conversation about family leave. Paid paternity leave is still rare to find, and even more rarely used. But the arrival of a new baby is incredibly demanding for both moms and dads, and bonding is just as important for both parents. Today, in honor of Father’s Day, we’re shining a spotlight on companies that are leading the way with inclusive, generous family leave policies. Continue reading
