{"id":54925,"date":"2022-10-03T08:54:11","date_gmt":"2022-10-03T12:54:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/?p=54925"},"modified":"2022-10-06T21:35:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-07T01:35:37","slug":"how-companies-can-support-new-dads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sogolytics.com\/blog\/how-companies-can-support-new-dads\/","title":{"rendered":"Companies Supporting New Dads Win"},"content":{"rendered":"

The age of ubiquitous breadwinning dads and stay-at-home moms is largely in the past. More and more women<\/a> are becoming primary earners, support networks at home have become much smaller, and more men are recognizing their desire to be more active caregivers. Today, there are many different types of households (including ones with two dads), with many different ways of dividing the labor.<\/p>\n

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Following COVID-19, many parents are being given flexibility to do school runs or work unusual hours in order to perform their roles as parents (especially if they work from home). But what more can businesses do to help and support new dads, and what benefits might they generate for themselves in the long run?<\/p>\n

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The vital importance of paternity leave<\/h2>\n

Paid leave is crucial for the physical health, mental wellbeing, and stability of the entire family<\/a>. It helps both parents bond with their child, strengthen their relationships, and make full mental and physical recoveries from the ordeals of pregnancy and birth. It is without a doubt the most valuable contribution a company can make to the lives of any new parent.<\/p>\n

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It is also shown to make workers more productive<\/a>, boost their morale, and bring significant benefits to the company overall when parents return to work.<\/p>\n

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And yet paid parental leave in the United States is a disaster. America is among only a handful of countries in the entire world that does not offer guaranteed paid leave. And for dads, it’s even worse.<\/p>\n

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US paternity leave<\/h2>\n

Only 8 states require companies to provide paternity leave for new dads following a birth or adoption: California, New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Washington, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia.<\/p>\n

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Of these 8, not one provides 100% of the employee’s wages. Most hover between 60% and 70%, and employ ceilings as low as $978 per week<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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While most states allow new fathers to take up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-secured leave from work, it is very rarely used. The costs of living are simply too high to forgo income for that period of time. Additionally, around 44% of employees don’t even qualify for this unpaid leave.<\/p>\n

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What’s the rest of the world doing?<\/h2>\n

Countries in southeast Asia and Europe are leading the way as far as paid paternity leave is concerned. These countries recognize the vital importance of having parents bond with their children.<\/p>\n

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Not only that, but the physical and mental recovery of mothers and fathers is accelerated when both parents have paid leave:<\/p>\n

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