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Mental Health

Managing festive stress

With December about to begin, Alan Price from BrightHR has some tips on how to keep calm over the Christmas period. read more

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Changing the incompetent dad narrative

Bored of Daddy Pig's incompetence? A new book and cartoon shorts from Daddilife Productions aim to change the image of dads that young kids are... read more

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Encouraging more involved dads

Can we encourage dads to be more involved? A Global Institute for Women’s Leadership event this week discussed the subject. read more

Paternity Leave

Why turning down your paternal leave is a huge mistake

Wendy Curlett is a fully CIPD-qualified HR Professional and the managing director and of Safety Services Direct, an H&S advisory and HR... read more

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From breakdown to treatment: how one dad sought help

Guest blogger Dan Reid tells us about how his mental health challenges impacted his life as a father. And how he changed it. read more

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UK employers need to make it easier for working fathers to talk

A 2023 study of working dads carried out by Bright Horizons has found that 76% of men said they looked after children whilst working from home. read more

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UK employers need to make it easier for working fathers to talk

A 2023 study of working dads carried out by Bright Horizons has found that 76% of men said they looked after children whilst working from home. read more

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Episode 5 of Mums.Dads.Work out now

For the penultimate episode of this season of the podcast, we once again get great practical advice with Ben Falk and Mandy Garner. read more

Fatherhood

Caregiving fathers vote with their feet for flexible work

Despite an increase in flexible working post-pandemic, a new study has found that fathers continue to receive less support in the workplace.... read more

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Ethical and authentic leadership help attract diverse talent

But which one is better depends on the leader’s identity, research from NEOMA Business School reveals. read more

Employment Rights

New report reveals actions to drive equality for working parents

Report reveals 12 priority actions for boards, people leads and the government. read more

Employment Rights

Government argues four-day week ‘not value for money’

Tories telling local councils to halt what has until now been a successful trial of the flexible working style. read more

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Encouraging more involved dads

Why turning down your paternal leave is a huge mistake

From breakdown to treatment: how one dad sought help

UK employers need to make it easier for working fathers to talk

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