About this project
Simple dataset about the paid / unpaid Paternity leaves across 1601 companies from different industries.
Cleaning /Modification:
“N/A” values were replaced by “0”.
Column types were changed from “Text” to “Whole Number”.
Visualization:
Scatter Chart:
Scatter Chart with Paid Paternity Leave on the Y-axis and Paid Maternity Leave on the X-axis, it appears that the majority of the industries represented in the chart offer a higher level of Paid Maternity Leave than Paid Paternity Leave. This is indicated by the data points being closer to the X-axis.
Table:
Table lays out the company name with its relevant paid/unpaid maternity and paid/unpaid paternity leave.
Picking different industries in Scatter plot will shuffle the companies in Table to give you a quick overview of different companies within that industry and their Parental leaves.
Findings:
It appears that the majority of the industries represented in the chart offer a higher level of Paid Maternity Leave than Paid Paternity Leave. This is indicated by the data points being closer to the X-axis.
While the technology industry is generally ahead of other industries in terms of offering parental leave policies, some of the largest tech companies have either very limited or no paternity leave available to their employees.
Few reasons why paternal leave policies tend to be lower than maternal leave policies:
- Traditional gender roles: In many societies, the responsibility of child-rearing is still primarily seen as the mother's duty. This results in policies that prioritize maternity leave over paternity leave.
- · Assumptions about fathers' roles: Fathers are often viewed as less involved in child-rearing, which can lead to employers assuming that fathers do not need as much time off as mothers.
- · Financial considerations: Offering paternity leave can be costly for employers, particularly if it is paid leave.
However, there are good reasons to increase paternity leave policies as well:
- Promotes gender equality: By offering equal paternity leave policies, employers can promote gender equality and help to break down traditional gender roles.
- Encourages fathers' involvement: Research has shown that fathers who take paternity leave are more involved in their child's care over the long term, which can lead to better outcomes for children.
- Improves work-life balance: Offering paternity leave can help employees balance their work and family responsibilities, which can improve job satisfaction and reduce turnover.
- Boosts employee morale: By offering paternity leave, employers can show that they value their employees' personal lives and well-being, which can lead to increased employee morale and loyalty.
Overall, there are many good reasons to increase paternity leave policies, and doing so can have benefits for both employees and employers.
