This document discusses paternity leave and its benefits. It defines paternity leave as time off work for a father upon the birth or adoption of a new child. The document focuses on why paternity leave is important for supporting the wife, sharing parenting responsibilities, and developing a strong bond with the child. It also examines reasons why more employers are offering paternity leave, such as maintaining competitive practices and retaining talent. The document analyzes differences between fathers who take leave versus those who do not and provides examples of companies that offer paid paternity leave. It concludes that paternity leave benefits both employers and employees by promoting work-life balance.

1. Corporate Skill Development
“ PATERNITY LEAVE : A PROGRESSIVE IDEA ”
PRESENTED BY-
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ROLL NO 466
SECTION OMEGA

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Contents
• Defining Paternity Leave
• Focus on Paternity Leave
• Why Employers Offer Paternity Leave
• Road Blockers of Paternity Leave
• Leave Takers v/s Non Leave Takers
• Statistical Analysis
• Leading Example
• Conclusion
• Bibliography
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What Is Paternity Leave?
• Paternity leave is the time a father takes off work upon the birth or
adoption of a new child.
• Paternity leaves can be paid or unpaid.
• Governed by FMLA
• While paid paternity leave appears to be a growing benefit, many
employers still do not offer any dedicated paternity leave.
• First by Sweden in 1974
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Why Focus On Paternity Leaves?
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Supporting Wife
During Labour
Sharing Parenting
Responsibility &
Care
Building Family
Family Friendly
Policies
Changing
Composition of
Families
Develop Stronger
Bond With Child
From Its Birth
Importance of
Fatherhood

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WHY MORE EMPLOYERS ARE OFFERING PATERNITY LEAVE?
Maintaining
Competitive
Practices
Recruiting And
Retaining
Talent
Low Turnover
& Absenteeism
Better Time &
Decision Mgmt.
Becoming
Employer Of
Choice
Job
Satisfaction
Equal
Employment
Opportunity
For Women

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Upper Management Attitude Towards Leaves
“Bread-Winner” Mentality
Traditional gender
attitudesTime to children shows
poor work ethic
Employee hurt
productivity
Employee attitude towards
Company’s culture
Work/family conflicts
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Are Fathers Who Take Leave Different From Fathers Who Don’t?
Fathers Taking Leave
Higher Lifestyle
Stable Social Position
Native Born & Married
Work Efficient & High Income
Educated Father, More Child-care
Fathers Not Taking Leave
Leads Family Disputes
High Leave Pressure
Employer Non Support For Leave
Low Income & Minority Fathers
Less Child-care
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Few Companies Offer Paid Paternity Leave
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An Example To Follow
Mark Zuckerberg is a
workaholic but does not
falter when it comes to
familial responsibilities.
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Conclusion
• Advantages to both employers and their employees.
• Companies in India need to think on work-life balance to
their employees.
• Organizations need to understand that taking care of
their employees familial needs is as important is taking
care of the employee.
• Child care leaves are no longer just for mothers.
• This will not only help in changing mind sets internally,
but will also contribute to the broader corporate
ecosystem.
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Bibliography
 Human Capital Magazine, March 15, Volume 10
 Boston College Centre for Work & Family, Executive Briefing Series
 https://www.peoplematters.in/article/2015/11/25/diversity/mark-zuckerbergs-paternity-leave-
example-follow/12528
 https://www.peoplematters.in/article/2015/12/01/culture/paternity-leave-greatergood/12574?
campaign=learnings-of-the-day
 http://www.indiaparenting.com/pregnancy/117-5605/is-paternity-leave-allowed-in-india.html
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THANK YOU
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