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Family Comes First—Citi’s Parental Leave Policy Sets the Standard

HR Digest

Citi’s parental leave policy has restarted the discussion around parental leave within the workplace, establishing the standards for the kind of accommodations employees can expect. The non-primary caregiver is eligible to take six workweeks of paid parental leave.”

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An In-Depth Look at Norway’s Progressive Parental Leave Policies

Global People Strategist

According to the guidelines directed by the ILO, in countries that offer cash benefits via social security, mothers are to be paid at the rate of at least two-thirds of their previous earnings (ensured), along with full health benefits. And if a parent is the only caregiver of the child, they are entitled to taking both years.

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Employee Benefits Providers: What Employers Need to Know

Empuls

They offer a range of benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, wellness programs, dental and vision coverage, and more specialized services like mental health support and child care assistance. They help identify the most suitable benefits, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs.

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Comprehensive Guide to the Best Employee Benefits Options for 2024

Empuls

Take the example of a leading technology company where, by just introducing flex-time for its employees, allowing them to work from home, and far better health benefits, the whole approach toward implementing employee benefits was changed. Health insurance Arguably, this is the most important prerequisite of a good benefits package.

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Axa enhances work-life balance benefits in Greater China

Employee Benefits

From 1 January, the organisation increased paid co-parent leave from 20 days to 40 days. Employees affected by miscarriage can take five days of paid pregnancy loss leave, and if an employee’s partner is affected by miscarriage, they can also take two days of paid leave.

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Which Job Perks Do Employees Value?

HR Digest

Kate Savage: For our company, people benefits and perks have evolved over the years from static retirement, health and welfare benefits to providing Capgemini teams with comprehensive support that helps the integration of meaning in their work and personal lives that drives the workforce of the future.

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Employment and Labor Law in Australia

Global People Strategist

The purpose of the Act was to foster a healthy working relationship between the employer and the employees and provide all employees with basic employment rights such as minimum wage, paid leaves, compensation for overtime, protection against unlawful dismissal, and health and safety. Work Health and Safety Act 2011.