Name: Why paternity leave benefits everyone
Uploaded: 2021-10-18T14:51:51Z
Duration: 5 min 44 s
Description: Paternity leave has many benefits for dads, their partners and their babies -- but did you know it also has surprising benefits for companies? This is what author Shu Matsuo Post learned from his seven transformative months of paternity leave -- and he says it can create more equal and diverse workplaces and even boost productivity.

Paternity leave has many benefits for dads, their partners and their babies -- but did you know it also has surprising benefits for companies? This is what author Shu Matsuo Post learned from his seven transformative months of paternity leave -- and he says it can create more equal and diverse workplaces and even boost productivity.

Shu Matsuo Post: Why paternity leave benefits everyone

Why paternity leave benefits everyone

In Japan, where only 7% of fathers took paternity leave in 2020, challenging gender norms can enrich family bonds and societal equity.

A Swedish study reveals for each month of paternity leave a father takes, the mother's earnings increase by approximately 7%.

Paternity leave boosts company morale and productivity, with 80% reporting positive impacts and 70% observing increased efficiency.