Schneider Electric launches global family leave policy
The energy management company will give employees paid time off to bond with a new child, to care for a family member and to grieve a death.
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Schneider Electric launches global family leave policy
The energy management company will give employees paid time off to bond with a new child, to care for a family member and to grieve a death.
American Express’ concierge program helps new parents adjust
The financial giant tries to ease new parents’ concerns by providing guidance on its leave program and working with managers to help them understand the challenges those workers face in their new roles.
American Express’ concierge program helps new moms and dads adjust
The financial giant tries to ease new parents’ concerns by providing guidance on its leave program and working with managers to help them understand the challenges those workers face in their new roles.
Law firm Downs Rachlin Martin adopts paid parental leave
The small New England firm now offers 12 weeks of time off to new parents.
Law firm Downs Rachlin Martin adopts paid parental leave
The small New England firm now offers 12 weeks of time off to new parents.
Microsoft introduces family caregiver leave benefit
Employees of the tech firm will be able to take four weeks of paid time off to take care of an ailing immediate family member.
Christie vetoes NJ paid family leave expansion
The bill would increase time off benefits as well as expand the state’s definition of a family member under FMLA.
Nashville adopts paid family leave policy for city employees
Government workers will receive six weeks of paid time for birth, adoption or taking care of an immediate family member.
Fifth Third Bank offers maternity concierge program to help new moms
The program, which is in collaboration with vendor Best Upon Request, helps expecting and new mothers balance home and work life.
Benefits Think How employers can best manage complex leave programs
As companies struggle to stay ahead of changing regulations, they might consider outsourcing absence management to a qualified vendor to offset some of the burden.
Kevin Curry
ReedGroup
Benefits Think How employers can best manage complex leave programs
As companies struggle to stay ahead of changing regulations, they might consider outsourcing absence management to a qualified vendor to offset some of the burden.
Kevin Curry
ReedGroup
Johns Hopkins enhances family benefits
The university introduced a new paid parental leave policy and increased financial assistance for adoption.
TD Bank introduces new parental leave policy
The financial institution now offers 16 weeks of paid time off for all new mothers and fathers welcoming a child by birth or adoption.
Benefits Think 4 key parental leave questions employers need to answer
Prior to expanding time off for new parents, companies need to consider what to call the program and how to pay for and implement it.
Patricia Purdy
Pacific Resources
Benefits Think 4 parental leave questions employers must answer before changing a policy
Prior to expanding time off for new parents, companies need to consider what to call the program and how to pay for and implement it.
Patricia Purdy
Pacific Resources
Employer group urges Christie to veto paid family leave expansion
Proposed legislation in New Jersey will be financially and administratively taxing to large employers, especially those that operate in every state, says ERISA Industry Committee.
Indiana University to offer paid parental leave to staff
Beginning July 1, new parents will work at the college will get six weeks of time off.
Indiana University to offer paid parental leave to staff
Beginning July 1, new parents will work at the college will get six weeks of time off.
Employees willing to work longer, make less money for a more empathetic employer
Companies offering benefits that workers feel demonstrate compassion, such as flexible hours and paid leave, are more likely to have higher retention rates.
