tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post691790042375786977..comments2023-11-04T20:42:11.524+00:00Comments on HR Case Studies: Does Dad still bring home the bacon while Mum brings up baby?Graham Salisburyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05029948174384225988noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-80706391681400123182009-10-22T19:36:41.720+01:002009-10-22T19:36:41.720+01:00Anonymous(es) - or should that possibly be anonymi...Anonymous(es) - or should that possibly be anonymice?<br /><br />Thanks for the comments.<br /><br />It's also interesting, isn't it, that on the same day that there is a call for more men to be able to take their paternity entitlement, there is also a plea for more women in the boardroom. Not sure how these two factors are linked, but there's definitely a complex challenge to be addressedGraham Salisburyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029948174384225988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-36216370927054117802009-10-20T13:52:12.578+01:002009-10-20T13:52:12.578+01:00It would be interesting to see on what basis the E...It would be interesting to see on what basis the EHRC make the direct correlation between family friendly polices and increased productivity. Without seeing the figures it would seem far more probable that organisations who have such policies actually do far more to engage and develop their employees by the culture that the organisation promotes (with family friendly policies being one small part). <br /><br />I do agree that many organisations do expect a lot of their employees, often too much. But I do think that sometimes (not always) it’s a self imposed expectation and if we just asked for time, especially at the birth of a child, then it would be given willingly. The tricky bit comes when your child gets every bug under the sun and someone needs to stay home to administer the Calpol and cuddles!<br /><br />EBTGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9220045813820945869.post-54068661196421901852009-10-20T10:53:04.257+01:002009-10-20T10:53:04.257+01:00Interesting statistics and thoughts. As women in t...Interesting statistics and thoughts. As women in the workplace are still held back by child care issues and negative perceptions, it's no wonder men are reluctant to ask for their entitlement - possibly because of the fear of being seen as less capable or devoted to the job, an assumption often made about working mothers. Yet the idea that companies with forward thinking policies are reporting increased productivity etc shows that by valuing ALL employees you get a successful and happy workforce.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com