The Fathering Project

Inclusive Workplace

Is your workplace father inclusive? A workplace with a culture that supports the role of all parents is critical to employee wellbeing, as well as child development. There are simple ways to start changing the culture to create a more supportive environment. Whether you're in a leadership position or simply wish to advocate for better support for fathers, we've curated some practical tips for you to explore. 

Top Tips

1. Check in

Don’t wait for a father to come to you if they are a new dad or the dad of a sick child, for example. Check in with them to see how they are going if they are going through a transition period. Perhaps they are struggling with this new load at home or a lack of sleep – offer your support or a listening ear.

2. Lead by example

When senior staff acknowledge and discuss their role as fathers in the workplace and are open about work and family, this creates a supportive environment for fathers to acknowledge that role as part of their lives as well. 

3. Know who the fathers are

Including single/separated fathers, stepfathers, fathers as carers and grandfathers are in your organisation. Ask them to sign up to a database as carers along with mums and grandmothers.

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