110K views · 569 shares | Research suggests that giving dads more time off with their newborns benefits both their children's learning abilities and women's careers. The Economist explains the benefits of paternity leave | The Economist | Facebook

Paternity leave has many benefits for dads, their partners and their baby — but did you know it also has surprising benefits for companies too? This is what author Shu Matsuo Post learned from his 7 transformative months of paternity leave — and how he says it can create more equal and diverse workplace and even boost productivity. Watch more from The Way We Work here: http://t.ted.com/WdLTWli [Made possible with the support of Dropbox] | TED