Thought Leaders
What Parenthood Taught Me About Inspiring Self-Reliance in Others
Effective mentorship mirrors parenting by fostering independence through guidance, trust and thoughtful questioning.
By Darian Shimy
parental leave
Thought Leaders
4 Ways to Sustainably Boost Productivity and Performance Without the Spend
Experiential learning opportunities for your staff ignites performance and motivation.
Building a Business
Paid Parental Leave: Doing Well by Doing Good
What employers need to know about a benefit that helps pay for itself.
Marketing
How Reddit’s Alexis Ohanian Balances Work and Family
The entrepreneur and investor, shares his take on parental leave and work-life balance.
By Nina Zipkin
Building a Business
Stop Making New Parents Choose Between Their Job and Their Premature Baby
"World Prematurity Day" happens this week, but it's something to take action over rather than to celebrate.
Thought Leaders
Despite Bias, Women Entrepreneurs Are an Enormous Economic Force
A mountain of research shows that women frequently succeed in business despite a host of problems men generally don't have to face.
By Yatin Khulbe
Building a Business
Businesses Shouldn’t Underestimate the Real Benefits of Parental Leave
Employers who accommodate families are rewarded with more committed employees.
Business News
How to Calculate the Right Parental Leave Policy
Do this right, and you'll have employees who are happy, loyal and productive.
Building a Business
Tech Companies Should Pave the Way to Better Parental Leave Policies
Fathers and partners want to be more involved in child rearing. Women want to work and advance their careers.
By Maja Mikek
Building a Business
San Francisco Becomes First U.S. City to Mandate Paid Parental Leave
The unanimously approved law allows parents to receive their full salary for six weeks, beginning in 2017.
By Reuters
Building a Business
4 Data-Backed Reasons You Need to Offer More Parental Leave
The U.S. is notorious for being one of the worst countries in the world for work-life balance. Let's change that.
By Matt Straz
Building a Business
Why Entrepreneurs Should Support Nationalized Parental Leave
The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not provide working moms (or dads) with support during the vital first few months of a newborn's life. It's time for change.
By Peter Gasca
Business News
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.
Building a Business
5 Reasons Why Parental Leave May Be the Best Startup Perk You Don’t Offer
Forget the splashy perks. Parental leave is a better way to attract and retain top talent.
By Yuri Sagalov