Anja Krstic

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Organizations pushing for gender equity often point to parental leave as part of the solution. But these policies can simultaneously advance men’s careers and leave women’s unchanged. (Getty Images/Unsplash+)

When men take parental leave, their careers may benefit — but women’s do not

Anja Krstic, York University, Canada and Ivona Hideg, University of Oxford; York University, Canada

New research using Canadian workplace data finds that men who take six months or more of parental leave are seen as warmer and more leadership-ready by colleagues.
Cognitive labour significantly impacts women’s workplace experiences and career outcomes, which ultimately undermines gender equity. (Unsplash+)

All women — not just mothers — could benefit from more workplace flexibility

Anja Krstic, York University, Canada; Ivona Hideg, York University, Canada; Janice Yue-Yan Lam, York University, Canada, and Winny Shen, York University, Canada

New research highlights that the career outcomes of both women with and without children are negatively impacted by engaging in unpaid labour.
Parental leave is essential for supporting maternal and infant health while reducing women’s turnover and workforce attrition. (Shutterstock)

Parental leave paradox: Why women who take longer leaves face career penalties in men‑dominated fields

Ivona Hideg, York University, Canada; Anja Krstic, York University, Canada; Raymond Nam Cam Trau, Macquarie University, and Yujie Zhan, Wilfrid Laurier University

Women who take longer parental leaves in men-dominated industries may face penalties, including lower pay and limited promotion opportunities.

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