The demands of the workforce are changing, and to remain a relevant employer in the future, you'll need to think outside the traditional 9-5. This podcast provides you with future of work solutions that have been successfully implemented internationally. I am Karin Tischler, a research-focused professional with a master from Oxford University. Join me when I talk biweekly with global experts, corporate leaders and practitioners about job-sharing, 4-day weeks, 5 hour days, returnships, father organizations, skill transfer from unpaid care work and much more. Whether you want to retain your talent, diversify your candidate pool or learn about these innovative methods for your own career path, this podcast is for you.
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episode 8: Robert Sturrock: Author "Man Raises Boy"
Rob Sturrock is a working father of two small children, an advocate for gender equality, healthy masculinity, and author of his new book "Man Raises Boy: A revolutionary approach for fathers who want to raise kind, confident, and happy sons." He lives on the beaches in Sydney with his wife, son, and daughter.
Contact information:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-sturrock-68744837/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/man_raises_boy/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobSturrock
Upcoming online event co-hosted by Rob: Father's Day 2020: Can a Pandemic Accelerate Dad-friendly Workplaces? Thursday, September 3rd, 2020 12-1 pm AEST, click here for registration info
Topics we talked about:
2:39 Why Rob wrote his book "Man Raises Boy"
4:54 "Fathers can do absolutely everything mums can do except breastfeeding"
7:04 Skills from unpaid care work are leadership skills
9:26 Part-time work as a dad is very rare in Australia
11:50 Jobsharing part 1
12:45 Covid19 & flexible work situation
16:40 Gender equality initiative at work - needs to be more inclusive for moms & dads
21:45 Inspiring the Future UK project - breaking down gender barriers
26:30 Jobsharing part 2