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Paternity leave can be game changer, but manpower challenges put companies to the test
Companies should offer it in sincerity, to make things better for their employees, and then put mechanisms in place to address the challenges.
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Fathers are less likely to discuss their struggles and the support they need with their employer following the birth of their child.
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It is a good time to be a new dad if you work for Standard Chartered Bank.
The bank announced in August that all its employees – male or female – will be able to take 20 weeks of paid leave to spend time with their newborns.