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The papas join the mamas

Hands up for the last time you saw a survey result of 100 percent. Our survey on paternity leave produced this rare result: men were unanimously happy about their experience. Only 20 percent were even slightly worried about career risk.

Men who took paternity leave viewed it overwhelmingly as a positive experience.
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To read the article, see “A fresh look at paternity leave: Why the benefits extend beyond the personal,” March 5, 2021.