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 112: Aaron Merlin Defort: Job sharing & extended paternal leave
My guest today is Aaron Merlin Defort. Aaron will talk about many aspects of the future of work with me. From job sharing, taking extended parental leave as a dad, gender equality as well as transferable skills from having lived in many different countries. Aaron is part of the management team of the Center of Digital Technology and Management while writing his Ph.D. focusing on social networks and social capital in entrepreneurial ecosystems.
How to reach out to Aaron:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronmerlindefort/
What we spoke about on the show:
1:29 Where are you calling in from?
2:13 Professional background
5:21 Transferable skills from having lived in many countries
9:46 Why did you job share & how did you communicate as a job sharer?
15:15 What would you have liked to have known prior to job sharing?
20:57 Extended paternal leave
24:54 Surprising aspect of being a caregiver?
30:45 What needs to happen for more dads to take extended paternal leave?
35:45 Gender proportionality principle - HBR article
https://hbr.org/2021/11/achieving-gender-balance-at-all-levels-of-your-company
How to reach out to Karin Tischler, the show host:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karin-tischler/