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The Impact of UK’s Shared Parental Leave Law – Ask #HR Bartender

HR Bartender

I recently received a question about the United Kingdom’s Shared Parental Leave law. Issues like parental leave exist everywhere. Can you give us a brief description of the United Kingdom’s new shared parental leave law? You can find full details of shared parental leave in the XpertHR employment law manual.

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4 Countries with the Best Parental Leave Laws

Global People Strategist

A country’s parental leave policy is often a reflection of how the country views gender equality. By dividing responsibilities between both parents, a country encourages gender equality and breaks free from traditional gender roles. Here are four countries with the best parental leave policies in the world: 1.

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How to retain parents after parental leave

HR Digest

It is even more fatal for organizations to lose members of their workforce in the context of parental leave. With clear-cut planning and by specifying an in-house concept for parental leave, you can provide guidance for HR managers and other responsible leaders. Do you offer paid sick leave for children ?

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Why I Don’t Believe in Parental Leave Requirements

UpstartHR

My friend Lance Haun wrote last week about why he thinks we should fight for legislating parental leave in the US. The big story last week in this world was about Netflix offering a full year of paid leave for new parents. I mean, heck, getting paid to stay home with a baby would be pretty darn awesome.

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Why Paid Parental Leave And Generous Paid Time Off Benefit Everyone

15Five

Did you know that the United States is the only developed nation that offers zero federally mandated paid parental leave? Forget for a moment that this is a critical time for both parents to bond with their child, paid parental leave is also in the best interests of your company. Broadening family leave programs.

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Prysmian Group enhances global parental leave

Employee Benefits

Credit: DELBO ANDREA / Shutterstock.com Cables, energy and telecoms firm Prysmian Group has enhanced its minimum global parental leave and reinforced a full-circle support programme for primary caregivers. Meanwhile, the group has recommunicated its Leave and Back-to-Work Programme to staff.

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Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group launches paid global parental leave policy

Employee Benefits

Global travel business Abercrombie and Kent Travel Group has introduced a paid global parental leave policy in order to create a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture. We are incredibly proud to be at the forefront of the travel industry in offering this progressive parental leave package.