Food giant General Mills is introducing a policy in the UK and Ireland where all employees, regardless of gender, are entitled to 26 weeks of parental leave. As people push for greater inclusivity and a focus on wellbeing in the workplace, companies are making an effort to heed the call.

As the employee perks offered by companies become even more outlandish – from unlimited holiday to in-house saunas – many companies are moving away from traditional hierarchies and workspaces. But union membership is rising, particularly among the under 35s. So are these trendy bosses and their happiness officers getting it wrong?

Young dads in the US are a far cry from the old stereotype of an emotionally-restricted disciplinarian and bread-winner. Instead, they’re striving to be present, supportive and caring figures in their children’s lives. So, what exactly does the Gen Y approach to fatherhood look like?

Research from the University of Manchester has found that fathers who look after their babies are less likely to separate from their partners than those who are less involved in a child’s first year. It highlights the benefits of taking paternity leave and shunning traditional gender roles.