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Center for Parental Leave Leadership in the Press

We at the Center for Parental Leave Leadership have been busy spreading the word about how to improve the current parental leave climate and create family-friendly workplaces. Check out some recent articles featuring our experts. Politics as Usual: How the Federal Government Fails Working Parents In this piece at the Huffington Post, working parent advocate … Continued

CEO Pulse Check on Paternity Leave

Very interesting pulse check on what 21 CEOs think of paternity leave. At the Center for Parental Leave Leadership, we believe allowing new families time to bond is key to the launch of a successful family and makes for happier, more grounded employees. When you read through the CEO’s responses, which of the companies would … Continued

What It’s Like For a Young Career-Driven Mom

Ashley Stoney describes her transition to motherhood in this great piece in the NYT Motherlode column. “My partner has not had the same shock-wave reaction to having a child as I have. It’s well documented that a baby can enhance a man’s career.”

Why Feminists Should Support Paternity Leave

We completely agree with Emily Peck at the Huff Post: it’s not enough to offer leave — companies must actively encourage women AND men to take full advantage of available leave. Our consulting services help companies support parents through the parental leave transition in a way that’s good for the business and good for new … Continued

Is Government Paid Parental Leave Welfare or Supportive Policy?

This opinion piece on some proposed legislation for parental leave changes in Australia explores an interesting question. (Australians get 18 weeks of pay equivalent to the minimum wage.) The writer asks, do we consider government paid parental leave as a welfare payment? Or as a policy to support all working families? The answer to that question … Continued

TOMS Announces Paid Parental Leave

After having a child, the Founder of TOMS truly gets it! Blake Mycoskie is now offering his employees eight weeks of paid leave and flex schedules! “It’s an experience I wish every new dad could have, but I realize how lucky I am,” he said. We love to see leaders blazing the path for working … Continued