Paternity leave

The grocery chain says offering family friendly benefits is an important part of being an inclusive employer.

The grocery chain says offering family friendly benefits is an important part of being an inclusive employer.

Workers’ access to paid time off is still a struggle, even as more states enact legislation.

Nordic countries like Sweden may have found the secret formula to giving parents enough time off to bond with their kids — while keeping them in the workforce.

The oil and gas giant added additional benefits to better engage and retain talent.

The oil and gas giant added additional benefits to better engage and retain talent.

Mandated leave laws are ever-evolving, so employers should consistently be cross-checking their policies against federal, state and local laws.

As a way to improve employee retention, companies are increasingly offering benefits like adoption and surrogacy reimbursement to create a fully inclusive and diverse workplace.

The new legislation includes a generous offering for low-income workers.

Private companies large and small are lapping federal and state laggards — but much remains to be done.