The report, Working Better, Fathers, Families and Work, found that 45 per cent of men fail to take two weeks' paternity leave after the birth of their child.
The most common reason given was that they couldn't afford to take the time off.
The report also found that around four out of 10 fathers said they wanted to spend more time with their children, but many feared that asking for flexible working arrangements would hinder their chances of promotion.
The commission is calling for the statutory paternity pay of £123 a week to be increased to 90 per cent pay for the two weeks paternity leave.
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