Alexis Ohanian Fights for Nationwide Paternity Leave

Alexis Ohanian Fights for Nationwide Paternity Leave

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Alexis Ohanian advocates for better paternity leave, highlighting personal experiences and societal challenges. He partners with Dove Men+Care to push for federal legislation, emphasizing the importance of paternity leave for both men and women. Ohanian shares feedback from colleagues and companies, noting the positive impact on employee retention and recruitment. He stresses the need for a cultural shift in expectations around paternity leave, drawing from his own experiences with his wife, Serena Williams, and their daughter.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Alexis Ohanian is advocating for paternity leave?

To reduce taxes

To change societal expectations of men

To promote gender equality in sports

To increase company profits

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What policy did Alexis Ohanian implement at his company regarding family leave?

Unlimited vacation days

8 weeks for women only

12 weeks for fathers only

16 weeks for all new parents

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What feedback did Ohanian receive after implementing the family leave policy?

No feedback at all

Negative feedback from employees

Positive feedback from employees and other CEOs

Requests to reduce the leave duration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the benefits companies see from offering paid leave, according to Ohanian?

Decreased employee satisfaction

Improved talent retention and recruitment

Higher employee turnover

Increased product prices

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What recent trend in paid leave is mentioned in the discussion?

Paid leave being limited to executives

Paid leave being abolished

An arms race around offering more paid leave

Companies reducing leave duration

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Ohanian believe federal legislation on paid leave is necessary?

To limit the power of private companies

To increase taxes

To ensure all American workers have access to paid leave

To reduce government spending

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Serena Williams' experience influence Ohanian's advocacy for paid leave?

It encouraged him to focus on sports

It made him oppose paid leave

It highlighted the challenges even with resources

It had no influence