paternity leave

Thought Leaders

Can Hassle- and Worry-Free Employee Leave Exist? This Trio Is on a Mission to Prove It

Mahima Chawla, Lauren Dai and Amber Feng founded Cocoon in June 2020 to take the pain out of employee leave. Here, Chawla shares three lessons she's learned since then.

Living

Most of the Best Countries for Working Parents Are in Europe

There is still plenty of room for improvement when it comes to protecting new parents and same-sex couples who want to adopt children.

Business News

'I'm Fighting for Paternity Leave -- So Should You'

Supporting men as caregivers is a necessity for gender equality.

Leadership

Why a Generous Paternity Leave Policy Can Be Bad for Equality

Gender-neutral parental leave policies can be great for women -- but only if fathers take full advantage of the time off.

Fundraising

Calling All Expectant Entrepreneur Moms: Here's a New Way to Pay for Your Maternity Leave

Have you considered crowdfunding your childbirth leave? And why aren't more companies offering paid leave in the first place?

Leadership

#5 HR Policies that Must Be Tweaked to Retain Diligent Women Workforce

Entrepreneur spoke to Shalini Natraj, Senior Director, Human Resources, Target India on some of the key policy changes that could be implemented to ease things for women at work.

Business News

How to Calculate the Right Parental Leave Policy

Do this right, and you'll have employees who are happy, loyal and productive.

Living

Check Out This Year's 'Best Places to Work for New Dads'

In its second annual report, lifestyle website Fatherly identifies a shifting attitude toward time off for new fathers.

Growth Strategies

Say No to Absent Fathers, Yes to Paternity Leaves!

With growing number of women entrepreneurs, it has become important for men to have a fair share of parental responsibilities.

Growing a Business

Did Mark Zuckerberg Really Take 'Paternity Leave?'

Facebook's founder is back at work after a high-profile respite. It's worth asking if he ever truly left.

Growing a Business

Why Generous Paid Time Off Policies Pay Off for Employers

It's time to expand paid leave and broader vacation policies. The reason may surprise you.

Social Media

Facebook Expands Parental Leave Ahead of the Birth of Mark Zuckerberg's Baby

The social juggernaut joins a growing list of global tech giants sweetening perks for parents.