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Scott Behson, PhD
Professor, Author, Speaker, Consultant
Building Better Workplaces
That Work for Everyone
From 2012 through 2017, I authored the Fathers, Work, and Family Blog, the first and most prominent blog focused on helping fathers balance work and family and promoting more supportive workplaces. The blog is now shuttered, but is archived here.
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Welcome NPR “Radio Times” Listeners
I hope you enjoyed Radio Times today. I know I did. Nick and I welcome you to Fathers, Work and Family For those of you who are visiting...
Scott Behson
Jan 29, 20141 min read
Expert Perspectives: Erin Rehel on Fatherhood, Masculinity and Paternity Leave
Sociologist Erin Rehel conducted a fascinating research study on paternity leave and changing perceptions of masculinity. Here’s a Q&A...
Scott Behson
Jan 6, 20145 min read
Expert Perspectives: Legal Insights into Josh Levs’ Paternity Leave Discrimination Case
One of the things I love most about this blog is the opportunity it has given me to have conversations with so many smart, knowledgeable...
Scott Behson
Nov 21, 20136 min read
Paternity Leave is Essential (And It’s Not a Vacation)
One man’s experience taking a two-week paternity leave, and a call for more employers to offer it. A guest post by Aaron Gouveia of...
Scott Behson
Nov 6, 20135 min read
Paternity Leave is Good For Kids!
Paternity leave is not just good for dads, but also for kids. A new academic study finds that men who take paternity leave are more...
Scott Behson
Oct 24, 20134 min read
Coming Back to Work After Paternity Leave (UK version)
The use of paternity leave is still rare in the US, as taking time off work for family reasons is still frowned upon by many workplaces....
Scott Behson
Sep 19, 20135 min read
“Moments of Accommodation” An Interview with Major League Baseball on Paternity Leave
Paul Mifsud, Senior Counsel, Labor Relations for Major League Baseball was nice enough to speak with me about their paternity leave...
Scott Behson
Sep 9, 20136 min read
MLB Paternity Leave Update: Joe Mauer of the Twins is a Proud Father of, well, Twins!
Minnesota Twins superstar catcher Joe Mauer is among the latest ballplayers to avail themselves of Major League Baseball’s paternity...
Scott Behson
Aug 12, 20134 min read
Prince William to Take Paternity Leave When the Royal Baby is Born
Update- Royalbaby is born! everyone is healthy. Congrats to the happy couple. Prince William will take a two-week paternity leave from...
Scott Behson
Jul 22, 20134 min read
MLB Paternity Leave Update: Jason Kubel, Michael Bourn and Miguel Gonzalez
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Jason Kubel, Cleveland Indians outfielder Michael Bourn and Baltimore Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez are...
Scott Behson
Jul 11, 20133 min read
MLB Paternity Leave Update: Cleveland Indians Outfielder Nick Swisher
Cleveland Indians outfielder Nick Swisher and his wife welcomed their first child on Tuesday (and as Yahoo! Sports notes, knowing Swish’s...
Scott Behson
May 23, 20132 min read
Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer, Paternity Leave and a Step Forward
Marissa Mayer announced a progressive paternity leave policy at Yahoo! Especially considering recent Yahoo! decisions, these policies...
Scott Behson
May 6, 20134 min read
Oakland A’s Slugger Brandon Moss Takes Paternity Leave
The First Paternity Leave of the 2013 Major League Baseball Season- The Oakland A’s Brandon Moss Oakland Athletics’ Brandon Moss is a new...
Scott Behson
Apr 16, 20132 min read
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