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How Sweden led the way on parental leave

How Sweden led the way on parental leave

FromBusiness Daily


How Sweden led the way on parental leave

FromBusiness Daily

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Length:
18 minutes
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

It's been 50 years since Sweden introduced state-funded parental leave, designed for couples to share. We hear how the pioneering policy has impacted families and businesses - and ask whether Sweden really deserves its reputation for gender equality.And we meet one of the first dads to take paid parental leave, back in the 1970s. Produced and presented by Maddy Savage(Image: A man holding a small child. Credit: Getty Images)
Released:
Feb 26, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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