Gates Foundation slashes 52-week parental leave program in half
Kathryn Mayer is a former editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News.
Kathryn Mayer is a former editor-in-chief of Employee Benefit News.
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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.