Employers The workplace where Dads & secondary carers get 14 weeks paid leave 14 weeks paid leave for ALL new parents? Now that is progress. Medibank’s policy sends a signal to corporate workplaces everywhere.
News & Views It’s not good enough to accuse fathers of being uninterested shirkers Only 4% of households in Australia have a stay at home dad. It’s not because men are shirkers it’s that we don’t support fathers as carers.
Soapbox The Problem With Returning To Work After A Baby The problem with returning to work after a baby when you have a new boss, a new team and you are the only person working part-time.
Jugglehood How employers can better manage maternity leave and support working mums In terms of OECD countries, sadly Australia is still far from taking the lead when it comes to supporting pregnant women in the workplace.
News & Views The worst bit about the PPL backflip? Voters love it When Tony Abbott and Treasurer Joe Hockey announced an end to two sets of maternity leave payments for “double dipping” mothers, it almost seemed wise to stay quiet.
Business The employers who want women who are out of work Hearing another educated and skilled friend lament the fact there was “no point” in returning to the workforce, gave SAP President Adaire Fox-Martin an idea.
