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21/03/2017
The research by Aviva Insurance, found that 25% of working fathers with dependent children had either reduced their working hours or given up work altogether after having children, with dads taking on the role of the main childcare provider in one in seven UK households with children aged 18 and under.
Other options, such as flexible working hours and working-from-home also allowed fathers to cope with their new work/life balance.
For 54% of dads, they said their working habits were unchanged after having children.
The research forms part of Aviva's latest 'Home' report which looks at the roles of men and women in UK households and the steps taken to achieve a work/life balance. Other findings from the report found that one in six fathers were able to negotiate flexible working hours to help them to look after their children, while one in seven were able to benefit by working from home.
Of the parents surveyed, two thirds of mothers said they also had reduced hours or gave up work after the birth of their children. In households where parents did reduce hours or quit work, 43% said the decision was to some extent financial, citing the cost of childcare as too expensive to make the return to full-time work worthwhile.
Financial factors also play a part when deciding who takes on the role of the main childcare provider. Of the families who saw one parent reduce their hours or quit work altogether after having children, 57% said the decision was financial, saying it was necessary for the person who earned more to return to work.
Commenting on the findings, Jan Gooding, Global Inclusion Director for Aviva, said: "It's fantastic to see that attitudes are changing and the traditional roles of mum and dad are shifting, making it possible for both parents to be more actively involved.
"Accommodating working practices, such as flexible working and shared parental leave, mean that both parents and businesses can feel the benefits. Parents are able to achieve a balance, while businesses can retain happier talented employees.
"We need to do more to change attitudes and create more inclusive workplaces, but it's encouraging to see that things are moving in the right direction."
(JP/LM)
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Men 'Change Working Hours' After Becoming A Father
A new survey has revealed that almost half of men have reduced their work hours, or changed their working practices, after becoming a father.The research by Aviva Insurance, found that 25% of working fathers with dependent children had either reduced their working hours or given up work altogether after having children, with dads taking on the role of the main childcare provider in one in seven UK households with children aged 18 and under.
Other options, such as flexible working hours and working-from-home also allowed fathers to cope with their new work/life balance.
For 54% of dads, they said their working habits were unchanged after having children.
The research forms part of Aviva's latest 'Home' report which looks at the roles of men and women in UK households and the steps taken to achieve a work/life balance. Other findings from the report found that one in six fathers were able to negotiate flexible working hours to help them to look after their children, while one in seven were able to benefit by working from home.
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Of the parents surveyed, two thirds of mothers said they also had reduced hours or gave up work after the birth of their children. In households where parents did reduce hours or quit work, 43% said the decision was to some extent financial, citing the cost of childcare as too expensive to make the return to full-time work worthwhile.
Financial factors also play a part when deciding who takes on the role of the main childcare provider. Of the families who saw one parent reduce their hours or quit work altogether after having children, 57% said the decision was financial, saying it was necessary for the person who earned more to return to work.
Commenting on the findings, Jan Gooding, Global Inclusion Director for Aviva, said: "It's fantastic to see that attitudes are changing and the traditional roles of mum and dad are shifting, making it possible for both parents to be more actively involved.
"Accommodating working practices, such as flexible working and shared parental leave, mean that both parents and businesses can feel the benefits. Parents are able to achieve a balance, while businesses can retain happier talented employees.
"We need to do more to change attitudes and create more inclusive workplaces, but it's encouraging to see that things are moving in the right direction."
(JP/LM)
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