Guest Speaker: Josh Sutton

While many companies now offer paternity and family leave, the reality is that many men still don’t take full advantage of it. Whether due to workplace culture, stigma, financial concerns, or fears about career progression, the barriers preventing fathers from fully embracing family leave remain significant.

This session will explore:

• The barriers preventing men from taking leave – Cultural, financial, and career concerns
• Why paternity & family leave matters – The business case for gender-balanced caregiving
• How to shift workplace culture – Encouraging men to take their leave without stigma. What progressive companies are doing?

Who Should Attend?

• HR & People Leaders
• Senior Executives & Decision-Makers
• DEI (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion) Professionals
• Employees Interested in Family Leave Policies

Join us for this interactive discussion and gain actionable insights on how to build a more family-inclusive workplace where both men and women feel empowered to take leave without career penalties.