Connecticut set to become seventh state to pass paid family leave
Evelina Nedlund is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser. She can be contacted via email at evelina.nedlund@arizent.com.
Evelina Nedlund is an associate editor of Employee Benefit News and Employee Benefit Adviser. She can be contacted via email at evelina.nedlund@arizent.com.
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Increasing leave in the U.S. and Canada aligns with the company’s focus on retention and internal promotion, said the head of people and culture for Lush North America.
The goal is to strike a thoughtful balance that supports employees during important life events while maintaining productivity, managing costs and ensuring equitable access.
While there has been a lot of state and federal headway in leave expansion, qualifying employees are still facing steep costs.
As benefit decisions get finalized, childcare offerings may be more within reach than companies think.
At Sun Life, offerings like paid family medical leave, sabbaticals and flexible work arrangements set top talent up to thrive.