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73% of parents think next government should reform parental leave and pay

Employee Benefits

Almost three-quarters (73%) of working parents think the next government should introduce reforms which improve parental leave and pay entitlements, according to research by Working Families. Meanwhile, four-fifths (80%) said employers should do more to enhance parental leave and pay for new parents.

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Impact.com launches global parental leave policy

Employee Benefits

Partnership management platform Impact.com has introduced a new global parental leave policy that outlines the enhanced support available to employees. Shared parental leave will also be offered to UK-based staff while employee assistance programmes will provide confidential counselling, advice and support 24 hours a day. “In

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Irish government to extend parent’s leave benefit allowance

Employee Benefits

The Irish government has announced that it will extend its parent’s leave benefit allowance from seven weeks to nine weeks as of next month. The act increases parent’s leave for children born or adopted after 1 August.

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Netball Australia updates parental leave policy

Employee Benefits

National sporting governing body Netball Australia has amended its parental leave policy in order to better support its employees and their families. It also increased paid surrogacy leave from four to eight weeks and introduced five days of fertility leave per year for employees who need it.

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Employee value proposition in action: Compelling real-world examples

Business Management Daily

Some companies also offer perks like a dog-friendly office as part of their employee value proposition. How to develop a strong employee value proposition Discover strategies for building an effective EVP for your business. Offering paid parental leave is another excellent way to improve your EVP through enhanced benefits.

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Paid parental leave options: Understanding your rights

Business Management Daily

Parents need time off to care for and bond with their latest addition. However, limited parental leave options in the United States often hinder them. Currently, only 27% of American workers employed in the private sector have access to paid family leave. Paid Parental Leave is what?

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IAG New Zealand introduces new parental leave package

Employee Benefits

Insurance firm IAG New Zealand (NZ) has launched a new parental leave package to support new parents. The package, which is gender-neutral, includes 14 weeks of paid leave at full pay for the primary caregiver, on top of the current New Zealand government paid leave allowance of 26 weeks.