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Qualitative + Quantitative Data That Supports Our Research
Parental Leave Case Study | Interview Nicola Taylor CEO Tax Traders
It was not the first time Nicola Taylor caught our attention for her leadership and position on parental leave. Truth to be told, it has been a year since we “scouted” her to become one of our documentary participants.
GoCrayon.com | Interview Article | July 2023
The unpaid work that GDP ignores… and why it really counts | TEDx Talk Christchurch
The unpaid work that GDP ignores -- and why it really counts | Marilyn Waring. TEDx Christchurch - Jan 2020
“One of her most famous works, If Women Counted, argued for the economic importance of women’s unpaid work and the environment, revealing the serious policy consequences caused by ignoring these when calculating national economic measures such as GDP. “
Data worth checking
Data, whether qualitative or quantitative, can tell a story. And when it does, we ought to pay attention. While we encourage you to explore more data or use alternative sources, if possible, here’s a selection that caught our attention.
“How Will I Pump?’: When Your First Work Trip After Maternity Leave Is to Ukraine With President Biden”
In this Wall Street Journal Article, journalist Sabrina Siddiqui opens up her reporter’s notebook from a historic trip to a war zone that carries special meaning and logistics on the life of a rather unique working mother.
“Does motherhood belong on a resume?”
In this BBC article, the author - Meredith Turits - develops an argumentation around the rudimentary question: does motherhood belong on a resume?
BBC.com | Author: Meredith Turits | Jun 21-2021
“5 killer work skills you've honed as a mother”
SEEK - Australia, New Zealand's number one employment marketplace - brings up the 5 most in-demand skills employers currently look for which are all developed throughout motherhood (or parenting) experience.
SEEK.com.au | 2022
“The “Future Of Work” Still Sucks. Just Ask Working Parents.”
In this opinion piece, Venessa Wong highlights the challenges working mothers are still facing and how the last pandemic has amplified gender inequalities in the workplace.
BuzzFeedNews.com | Author: Venessa Wong | May 10-2022
“The Plasticity of Human Maternal Brain: Longitudinal Changes in Brain Anatomy During the Early Postpartum Period”
A medical paper from Ruth Feldman et al., 2010 - a Neuroscientist from Yale University School of Medicine - that investigates neuroplasticity and malleability in acquiring new knowledge in the postpartum period.
Neuroscience Article | Pilyoung Kim, James F. Leckman, Linda C. Mayes, Ruth Feldman, Xin Wang, and James E. Swain | 2010
“Why taking 'primary' parental leave as a dad was my best decision”
Opinion piece from a father and lawyer taking on the role of “primary caregiver”. Discover how this experience changed his perspective on parenthood and how it affected his work.
Stuff.co.nz Article | Author: Brannavan Gnanalingam | Jan 15-2023
“The gender dividend: Making the business case for investing in women”
A report examining the strong business case for investing in women that reveals the positive and often double-digit difference in productivity between those organisations with more women as leaders compared to those with fewer.
Deloitte, 2011 | Authors: Greg Pellegrino, Sally D'Amato, Anne Weisberg
“The persistent gender pay gap, particularly in relation to indigenous women, shows we don't value motherhood”
Opinion piece on the correlation between the gender pay gap - particularly of indigenous women - and how we value the motherhood experience.
Stuff.co.nz Article | Author: Te Aroha Grace | Jul 24-2022
“Tending: Parenthood and the Future of Work”
A book that explores through the author’s personal journey into motherhood the rich diversity of skills developed in caregiving.
Book, Amy Henderson | American Author + TendLab Founder