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'The system is failing' | 8 in 10 mothers cut maternity leave short due to financial pressure
New research has exposed stark inequalities in maternity support, with lower-income,...
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‘Exceptional’ | HR Grapevine journalist Annie Hayes wins national HR media award
Annie Hayes was recognised for her 'distinct human perspective' on issues from...
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'Inspired' | National Lottery operator Allwyn gives parents of critically ill children 12 weeks' paid leave
Allwyn UK, operator of The National Lottery, has introduced a new policy to support...
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'Curveballs' | Motherhood: The ultimate unwritten leadership development manual
Three CPOs share what motherhood has taught them and how they are honing their parenting...
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Equality | Motherhood still carries a career penalty, despite perceptions of progress
A new report finds men see the parenthood penalty as gender-neutral - despite 69%...
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‘So crucial’ | Babcock International launches paid premature baby leave for UK employees
Chief People Officer Louise Atkinson says it's Babcock's 'responsibility'...
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'Watershed moment' | Why HR can't afford to wait for parental leave reforms
The UK's parental leave system is falling behind. HR pros can't wait for it to...
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School holidays | Working parents are worrying about childcare this summer - how can HR help?
Parents say working locally in the hybrid model is key to alleviating the strain...
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'Long overdue' | Landmark review of parental leave launched
Ministers to examine entire system of parental leave and pay as campaigners call...
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Six weeks for dads | New report calls for overhaul of UK paternity leave offer
Campaigners argue that longer paternity leave would promote gender equality, support...
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'It's broken' | Government must address 'fundamental failings' in UK's parental leave system, committee warns
The UK's parental leave system is “broken” and requires urgent, meaningful...
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'Time for action' | Academics back dad protest calling for paternity leave reform
Working fathers are preparing for a 'dad strike' later this month...
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Podcast | CPO, Dext - remote-first to drive productivity & family-friendly flexibility
Sharon Scortis, Chief People Officer at Dext, is passionate about the importance...
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Driving change | Uber extends free childcare offer to 100,000+ drivers nationwide
Free childcare services rolled out to drivers across the UK after a successful pilot...
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Employment Rights Bill | Bereavement Leave to be granted to parents who suffer miscarriages
Bereavement leave will be given to parents who suffer a miscarriage, as part of updated...
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New year, new baby | Brightening the baby blues - the employers picking up the fertility treatment bill
Some employers are offering 'next level' fertility supports - should you?
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'Long overdue' | New neonatal care leave and pay: a lifeline for parents with babies in hospital
Working families will soon be able to take neonatal care leave from day one...
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Holy Fathers | Pope offers monthly 'baby bonus' to Vatican employees, expands paid paternity leave
The Vatican's communique described the policy as “a personal initiative of the...
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Flexible working | Revealed: The top employers for working families
A charity committed to improving the lives of working families has announced its...
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'Not fit for purpose' | Shared Parental Leave fails to deliver for dads
New research suggests that Shared Parental Leave (SPL) has failed to encourage greater...
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