Dads at Work
Dads at Work helps employers support new parents as they transition into becoming Mums and Dads. We are experts at supporting fathers and work with organisations to co-design an approach that meets their needs, no matter what the size or industry. We offer three levels of engagement:
Consulting, Training, Events & Programs.
But, there’s good news…
Research shows that being supported in their role as a father at work reduces stress and increases the likelihood that men will seek help when it is needed, rather than waiting until it's too late.
It also makes good business sense.
When new Dads are supported it's not just their families that benefit. When employee wellbeing is high, productivity and engagement also increase dramatically.
The cost of not treating antenatal and postnatal depression and anxiety for births in 2012 was estimated at over $500million for one year, with $310million associated with productivity loss and absenteeism, and $45million attributed to reduced workforce and economic participation.
Investment in workplace initiatives could save Australia more than $4.5 billion in lost productivity
So with research finding that investment in workplace initiatives could save the nation more than $4.5 billion in lost productivity, it makes a solid business case to look at ways to support new Dads.
Our Services
The below sessions are priced based on a discussion of your organisation's specific needs and goals, ensuring that you receive a customised and effective training solution.
Parenting Panels
We will bring in a panel of our industry experts and facilitate a live panel discussion around the impact that workplaces can have on the transition to parenthood. These 1-2 hour sessions can be targeted to your executive leadership team, or specific audiences and we also suggest capturing them and using as ongoing content.
Exec Up-skilling
A 45 min session that inform executives on the transitional nature of parenting in Australia through a fatherhood lens. These sessions help senior executives understand the importance of empowering their workforce in their transition to parenthood.
3. Consulting
We've partnered with some of the best organisations in Australia to develop father-friendly initiatives and training materials — that actually work. This includes a partnership with the University of Sunshine Coast, to research the most effective, evidenced-based methodologies for reaching and supporting new Dads.
Our fatherhood experts are available to help your HR team find solutions that work for you:
Developing strategies to increase employee satisfaction for new and expecting fathers
Developing best practice solutions for fathers returning to work from paternity leave
Advising on initiatives for ongoing support of fathers
Once-off consulting sessions or ongoing partnerships
Find out more
If you’d like to hear more about how your organisation can partner with Dads Group to better support new parents, please get in contact.