Equal Parenting Project: Enhancing gender equality in the workplace by promoting shared parenting and flexible work practices

Dr Holly Birkett and Dr Sarah Forbes are leading the Equal Parenting project (EPP) with the aim of improving the use of family friendly policies and flexible working in the UK.

ABOUT THE EQUAL PARENTING PROJECT

RESEARCH

ENGAGEMENT

RESOURCES FOR PRACTITIONERS

Media outreach

Recent and future events

Working Dad's Employer Awards 2025

The Working Dads Employer Awards celebrate companies who are actively supporting working Dads to take on more care and promoting gender equality in the workplace. Nominations are now open.

Find out more about these awards

Fathers in the Workplace Toolkit

We have developed a set of accessible, easy-to-use tools for organisations to support fathers in the workplace.

Flexible Working and the Future of Work

The Flexible Working and the Future of Work Project aims to promote quality flexible working across all industries in order to support gender equality in the workplace.

Find out more about the project

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