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Why Dads Need Parenting Allies at Work

by Han-Son Lee and Hugh Wilson

Quick Takes

  • Find allies among fathers and mothers—both new and experienced parents
  • Speak openly about your life as a parent to make more connections
  • Join existing conversations around parenting
  • Create a dads’ network at your company

We have all heard the truism that it takes a village to raise a child, and of course we all know that if you want to get ahead at work and in your career, you need to be an effective teammate and successful networker. But most fathers have not yet put two and two together and realized the importance of making parenting allies at work.

Parenting allies can provide emotional support, ideas, and a sounding board that dads are otherwise missing ...

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