Though the list of employee perks is shifting around, employers continue to lean into the policies that drive retention and matter most to employees. In addition to expanding their parental, medical, and caregiver leave policies, many employers have also turned their attention to compassionate or personal leave. But with few examples to turn to and no set industry standard, some struggle to decide what to implement, and if they even should.
As director of people, I aim to create an environment built on transparent and consistent practices that enable each employee to do their best work, which came in handy as we decided to implement a personal leave policy where I work at Cocoon. I’m excited to share my learnings so other employers can have an easy time navigating the implementation of this powerful benefit.
