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🗯️The motherhood penalty is the price women pay for growing their families whilst being part of the workforce. There is a range of reasons for this penalty from high childcare costs and inadequate leave to bias from employers. We delve into the research on this topic and what employers can do to make a difference in our recent article⬇️ https://lnkd.in/eSh4wprj #MotherhoodPenalty #WorkingMum #MaternityLeave #PaternityLeave #PregnantThenScrewed #Bias #DEI #Diversity #Equality #Inclusion #Equity #Motherhood #HR #HRcommunity #GenderPayGap

🌟 Supreme Court Declares Childcare Leave a Constitutional Right for Women 🌟 In a groundbreaking decision, the Supreme Court of India has recognized 2 years of childcare leave, along with 6 months of maternity leave, as a constitutional right for women employees. Here's what it means for working mothers: 👩👧 Supporting Parenthood: Women can now focus on their child’s early years without worrying about job security. ⚖️ Legal Safeguard: Childcare leave is now a protected right under the Indian Constitution. 🤝 Improved Policies Ahead: States have been instructed to review policies to ensure effective implementation. 💡 Balanced Work-Life Dynamics: A major boost for creating family-friendly workplaces. 💼 Promoting Gender Equality: Encouraging a supportive environment for women in their professional and personal journeys. With 2.5 years of paid leave per child, this decision is a significant step towards empowering women and strengthening family welfare. 📖 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/deka4ZRV #SupremeCourt #ParentalLeave #WomenEmpowerment #GenderEquality #InclusiveWorkplaces

A POSITIVE STEP FOR CHILDCARE WORKERS ... AND EQUALITY: One of the messages from the research on the gender pay gap is that structural and historical factors play a large role in the outcome. Measures such as equal remuneration orders and (now) multi-employer agreements can help increase wages in those industries that have historically been unable to achieve the pay outcomes reflective of male-dominated industries. This has been a positive use of the new laws, which appears to be supported by industry. https://lnkd.in/gRUAtJXR

🌟 Sweden continues to redefine #ParentalLeave and #WorkLifeBalance! 🌟 Not only can parents transfer up to 45 days of paid leave – or 90 days for single parents – but Sweden takes it a step further by allowing friends, grandparents, and other close relatives to step in and use parental leave. 👏💖 👨👩👧👦 This forward-thinking policy reflects the reality of modern families and communities. By recognizing that it takes a village to raise a child, Sweden promotes greater flexibility and stronger support networks for #WorkingParents. 📊 According to the Global Gender Gap Report 2024 by the #WorldEconomicForum, policies like this drive greater gender equality in the workplace and help foster a more inclusive, diverse, and thriving workforce. 🌍✨ 🔗 Learn more: https://ow.ly/3HLk50UuQpe Sweden is setting the gold standard – let’s keep advocating for policies that reflect the needs of today’s families! 🚀 #HRLeadership #FutureOfWork #EmployeeWellbeing #ParentingAndCareers #PeopleFirst #InclusionMatters #WEF

A staggering 74% of women feel stressed balancing work and family commitments, according to a recent Parents at Work and UNICEF Australia report. Despite progress, the gender gap in caregiving remains disproportionately heavy on women's shoulders. To address this imbalance and create a more supportive environment, solutions like flexible work arrangements, investment in family-inclusive policies such as shared parental leave, and universal access to childcare are crucial. We can all play a role in closing this gap. Learn more 👇 https://loom.ly/kmbPo6Q #WorkingFamilies #inclusion #flexiblework UNICEF Australia Parents At Work

Empowering Working Mothers: The Supreme Court's Stand on Childcare Leave The Supreme Court's recent verdict has reaffirmed a crucial aspect of gender equality and work-life balance in India. In a landmark decision, the court emphasized that childcare leave for women is not just a privilege but a constitutional mandate. The case of Shalini Dharmani, an assistant professor facing challenges due to her child's rare medical condition, highlighted the necessity of extending support to working mothers. The court's stance, asserting the right to two-year childcare leave alongside the mandatory maternity leave, is a significant step towards empowering women in the workforce. As professionals committed to fostering inclusive workplaces, let's celebrate this progressive move and continue advocating for policies that promote gender equality and support working parents. Together, we can create a more equitable and compassionate work environment. #GenderEquality #WorkLifeBalance #SupremeCourtVerdict

56% of women with children under 12 spend at least 5 hours a day on childcare - compared to just 26% of men. This gender care gap limits opportunities for women and affects household equality. Want to know how we can change this? Read more in our report: Better Work-Life Balance 💡  https://lnkd.in/dpXAPY6D  #GenderEquality #WorkLifeBalance #EIGE #CareGap

This news highlights a significant challenge facing women in the workforce - the high costs of childcare. This issue has major implications for gender equality and economic empowerment. As childcare expenses continue to rise, it becomes a barrier for many women who want to pursue their careers or advance in the workforce. Companies and policymakers need to address this issue to support working parents, especially mothers, in balancing work and family responsibilities. Flexible work arrangements, subsidies for childcare, and supportive work cultures are crucial in ensuring women can fully participate in the workforce. Investing in accessible and affordable childcare has broader benefits for the economy, including increased workforce participation, higher productivity, and stronger economic growth. It's essential to recognize and address the structural barriers that hinder women's progress in the workforce to build a more inclusive and equitable society. #GenderEquality #WorkLifeBalance #EconomicEmpowerment

New parents in Sweden are entitled to 480 days of paid parental leave, and up to 45 of those days can be transferred to the other parent (or 90 days for single parents). Greater gender parity in parental leave, like this, is linked to greater gender equality in the workforce. Learn more in the Global Gender Gap Report 2024: https://ow.ly/oaqi50TJHby #ParentalLeave #GenderEquality #WorkLifeBalance #Sweden

Sweden pulls it out of the bag again 👊🇸🇪 Parents can transfer their paid leave to friends or family to look after their children; meaning they can get help from trusted loved ones and pay them for their work! This is a game changer for working families. Single parents can transfer 90 days. This is an important point as we should be giving single parents more help, as they are carrying double the load and have been completely ignored by employee benefits. 💥Over 480 days of paid leave as standard per child, this 👇🏼 is what it means to support working parents. #singleparents #supportworkingfamilies