Tag: paid paternity leave

Caregiving and Work-Life Balance: An Employers’ Guide to Support Employees

By Matthew Coons, Xero Jun 7, 2024 Learning & Development

Updated: Jun 7, 2024

The role of caregiving in the workforce transcends parenthood, and employers need to recognize the challenge that many face – juggling professional responsibilities and a caregiving role(s) is a constant, and oftentimes thankless, job. According to research by SHRM, paid paternity leave in the US is currently only being offered by 32% of employers;  an […]

Doubling Paternity Leave to Support Women in the Workplace

By Nellie Wartoft, Tigerhall Nov 30, 2023 Benefits and Compensation

Updated: Nov 30, 2023

Women in the workforce know about the “motherhood penalty,” or the negative career impact that results from becoming a mom, even if they don’t know it by that name. Those who receive the penalty experience reduced compensation and opportunities for career advancement. There are plenty of statistics that support this. One recent survey found that […]