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New survey shows men aren't taking parental leave they're owed

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Newstalk ZB staff,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Oct 2017, 6:48AM
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New survey shows men aren't taking parental leave they're owed

Author
Newstalk ZB staff,
Publish Date
Wed, 18 Oct 2017, 6:48AM

A recent survey has found new Dads aren't taking parental leave owed to them because they believe there's stigma attached to taking time off work.

A Hays recruitment survey has found more than half the men who participated are concerned if they take the leave, they'll look less committed to their job.

Others still believe parental leave is only for women.

Managing director of Hays New Zealand Jason Walker told Rachel Smalley it needs to be re-branded as part of a changing dynamic in the work place.

"You know you've got same sex marriage, you've got more women in the workforce and so it just seems fair that there is parental leave offered that's family friendly rather than woman friendly."

LISTEN ABOVE AS JASON WALKER SPEAKS WITH RACHEL SMALLEY

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