Fathers today recognise the importance of being present in their children’s lives and desire to manage work and family life effectively so that they can become more involved dads. However, integrating work responsibilities with family commitments can be challenging and many fathers face stress and burnout and become less effective at home and work.

As such, it is important for organisations to nurture a family-friendly work culture and support fathers through policies and initiatives such as additional childcare leave, flexible work arrangements and father support groups. The Great Companies for Dads Awards was launched in 2021 by President Halimah Yacob to recognise companies with family-centric policies and programmes that enable fathers to thrive in the workplace and empower them to be DADs for Life!

Great Companies for Dads Awards 2024 Update

Workplace culture in Singapore is evolving. In 2024, the government will extend paid paternity leave from two to four weeks1. This is in addition to the forthcoming release of Tripartite Guidelines on Flexible Work Arrangements2. 

As more workplaces strive to become family-oriented and meet employees’ expectations of a family-friendly work culture, we will be enhancing the criteria for Great Companies for Dads Awards (GCFDA) 2024. Nominations will reopen in Q2 of 2024 and the awards ceremony will take place between September to November 2024, where “Great Companies for Dads” will gather to celebrate our collective achievements and commitment to make Singapore a nation that is Made For Families.  

If you would like to nominate your company or work with us to make your company a “Great Company for Dads”, please email us at gcfd@fathers.com.sg for a complimentary advisory clinic session. 

Past Awards 

Watch the video to find out how Great Companies for Dads Awards 2023 winners have impacted their employees and families.

Read more about Great Companies for Dads Awards 2023.

Watch the video to find out how Great Companies for Dads Awards 2021 winners have impacted their employees and families.

Read more about Great Companies for Dads Awards 2021.

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