This CEO is on a mission to fix paid parental leave policies
Employee Benefit News
APRIL 23, 2024
Without a federal policy for new parents, the CEO of Parento shares how employers can create a program that benefits everyone.
Henkel implements paid global gender neutral parental leave
Employee Benefits
JANUARY 24, 2024
Chemicals firm Henkel has introduced fully paid gender neutral parental leave for its 50,000 employees worldwide. The firm’s employees in 80 countries will have the opportunity to take up to eight weeks of fully paid parental leave.
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Why I Don’t Believe in Parental Leave Requirements
UpstartHR
AUGUST 10, 2015
My friend Lance Haun wrote last week about why he thinks we should fight for legislating parental leave in the US. Healthcare? Need personal leave? I don’t know that I’ve ironed out my point of view 100%, but I don’t know that I agree with him at this point. Flexibility? We have you covered.
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Template: Paid Parental Leave Change Best Practices | BerniePortal
BerniePortal
MAY 2, 2021
Use the following template and best practices to announce a change to your paid parental leave policy. As the benefits season rolls around, it’s always best practice to evaluate your organization’s current offerings to see what works, what doesn’t, and what you can do to provide better value to your team members.
3 Reasons to Boost Your Employee Benefits Offerings in 2020
Achievers
DECEMBER 16, 2019
That’s the case for any employee benefit, from time off to healthcare to flexible work arrangements to workers’ comp insurance. Some paid parental leave. Free healthcare coverage. “I don’t really care about my employee benefits,” said no employee ever. Company-sponsored rewards or gifts. Remote work opportunities.
What Should HR Know About Parental Leave? | BerniePortal
BerniePortal
OCTOBER 16, 2020
Even better, nearly half (45%) of all organizations also offer paid paternity leave. What should employers and small businesses know about paid parental leave? However, for employers that don't offer the benefit, the most-cited reason is prohibitive costs.
Fringe Benefits: A Guide to Understanding and Leveraging Employee Perks
HR Digest
MARCH 12, 2025
In an era of rising healthcare costs, these benefits are non-negotiable for many workers. Work-Life Balance Perks Paid time off, flexible schedules, remote work options, and parental leave fall here. Heres a breakdown: Health and Wellness Benefits These are the heavyweights of employee perks.
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Top 10 Employee Retention Strategies for 2022
HR Lineup
MARCH 3, 2022
You can consider healthcare insurance premiums, sick and parental leaves, etc., Employee benefits is an essential factor in a compensation scheme as this is one of the elements employees consider when seeking new jobs. based on what your business can afford.
20 Best Company Perks for Employees
Empuls
AUGUST 27, 2024
Unique benefits—such as extended parental leave, mental health support, or student loan repayment assistance—signal to potential hires that the company values them as individuals, not just for their output. Netflix is known for its unlimited vacation policy, flexible work hours, and comprehensive parental leave options.
AIB to introduce bonus and healthcare benefits for employees
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 27, 2023
Allied Irish Banks (AIB) is to introduce healthcare benefits and a bonus worth up to €12,700 for all employees. From 1 January 2024, it will introduce healthcare benefits for the first time for all employees in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
New Trends in Workplace Benefits: What Employees Want
HR Digest
APRIL 22, 2023
These benefits can also help employers reduce healthcare costs and improve employee retention. Paid Time Off (PTO) and Parental Leave These are also critical workplace benefits for employees. Financial Wellness Benefits This employee benefits trend 2023 is another growing trend in workplace benefits.
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Employee Perks at Companies: How Top Firms Attract and Retain Talent
Empuls
AUGUST 30, 2024
Work-life balance : Flexible working hours, remote work opportunities, and paid parental leave allow employees to better balance personal and professional responsibilities. Firms like Google, Amazon, IBM and LinkedIn help their employees upskill by providing them a wide array of courses, training programs.
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The benefits offered by Fox Agency
Employee Benefits
JUNE 28, 2023
Healthcare and wellbeing £25 monthly wellbeing allowance. Enhanced parental leave, sick leave and bereavement leave. Benefits on offer at Fox Agency: Pension Salary sacrifice pension arrangement; employees are automatically enrolled after three months’ service. In-house mental health first aider.
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Eight Key Trends In Staff Benefits Programs In 2025
Empuls
DECEMBER 24, 2024
Improving healthcare affordability With rising healthcare costs, employers focus on making healthcare more affordable for their employees. This includes parental leave policies and childcare support.
The 4 Best Benefits in 2024, According to Employees
Best Money Moves
MARCH 11, 2024
Affordable healthcare Healthcare costs are a major concern for employees, especially for those who earn lower wages. Average healthcare premiums for American families increased 7% in 2024, according to research from KFF. To evolve your benefits strategy, you need to understand what will help your employees the most.
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The Impact of HRMS Leave Modules on Company Efficiency
Qandle
AUGUST 29, 2024
Improving Compliance with Labor Laws Compliance with labor laws is crucial for any business, and managing leave is a key component of this. Different regions and industries have specific regulations regarding leave entitlements, such as paid time off (PTO), sick leave, and parental leave.
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Employee Perks at Companies: How Top Firms Attract and Retain Talent
Empuls
AUGUST 30, 2024
Work-life balance : Flexible working hours, remote work opportunities, and paid parental leave allow employees to better balance personal and professional responsibilities. Firms like Google, Amazon, IBM and LinkedIn help their employees upskill by providing them a wide array of courses, training programs.
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Employee Benefits Providers: What Employers Need to Know
Empuls
AUGUST 28, 2024
Here are some of the top employee benefits providers in the US: Providence Employee Benefits : This provider is renowned for its comprehensive healthcare and wellness benefits, particularly its community-based approach. Google offers extensive perks, including on-site wellness services, free meals, and generous parental leave.
The top 10 most read articles between 3 – 9 May 2024
Employee Benefits
MAY 10, 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 3 – 9 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 3 – 9 May 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The New Business Imperative
HR Digest
OCTOBER 7, 2021
Furthermore, 74% of job seekers believe that employers need to rethink the benefits they offer, citing healthcare and sick and parental leave as very important and worth taking a lower-paying job for.
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Jaguar Land Rover rolls out menopause support policy
Employee Benefits
APRIL 30, 2024
Its range of family-friendly policies also include an adoption leave procedure and a shared parental leave policy, and it has 13 global employee-led diversity networks. Last year, Jaguar Land Rover introduced a pregnancy loss policy to support employees who experience a miscarriage, ectopic or molar pregnancy, or stillbirth.
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The top 10 most read articles between 28 June – 4 July 2024
Employee Benefits
JULY 5, 2024
The top 10 most read articles between 28 June – 4 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk The top 10 most read articles between 28 June – 4 July 2024 on employeebenefits.co.uk
US Boeing workers strike over pay offer
Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The rejected offer included a new floating holiday, reduced mandatory overtime, 12 weeks of paid parental leave , lower cost share for improved healthcare, a free primary care benefit, two 401(k) pension plans and more automatic employer contributions, and an 11% pay rise from day one.
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Nordic countries rank top for working parents
Employee Benefits
MAY 2, 2024
Three Nordic countries, Norway, Sweden and Denmark, have been ranked as the best countries for a parental work-life balance according to research by Remote. The study found that Norway performed very well and achieved the top spot for parental work-life balance, followed by Sweden and Denmark.
J Murphy and Sons tailors fertility support to individuals
Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 7, 2022
Additionally, it provides enhanced paternity leave, including two weeks at full pay followed by any additional leave that is needed in special circumstances such as premature births, while an enhanced shared parental leave scheme which mirrors the maternity leave scheme in all ways apart from the return bonus.
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Cisco, Deloitte and Hilton named as best workplaces for parents in 2023
Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 7, 2023
List rankings are based on this feedback, while employers also provide information about their parental leave , adoption, flexible schedules, childcare and dependent health care benefits. Great The post Cisco, Deloitte and Hilton named as best workplaces for parents in 2023 appeared first on Employee Benefits.
Staff Rewards and Incentives - The Psychological Effect
Empuls
AUGUST 27, 2024
Meta offers a strong benefits package, including health care, wellness programs, generous parental leave, and stock options. Microsoft provides a wide range of benefits, including healthcare, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and stock purchase options.
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Virgin Management and Virgin Red launch fertility help
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 25, 2022
The duo’s gender-neutral approach to family benefits includes policies on adoption, surrogacy and shared parental leave. Virgin Management and Virgin Red said they were committed to prioritising their staff’s ability to thrive both in and out of the workplace.
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Cummins signs menopause workplace pledge
Employee Benefits
OCTOBER 19, 2023
” Cummins also offers its employees a pension scheme, medical, dental and life Insurance, a profit share scheme, healthcare benefits, parental leave, adoption assistance, flexible-working arrangements, a flexible spending account and an employee share purchase scheme.
Admiral places inclusive wellbeing at the heart of its culture
Employee Benefits
JUNE 12, 2023
The organisation acknowledges that everyone is different and that a one-size-fits-all approach will not work, therefore, offers a variety of health and wellbeing support from both internal and external sources so staff can find a combination that works for them and their particular needs.
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Extrinsic Motivation at Work: How Rewards Drive Workplace Success
Empuls
SEPTEMBER 26, 2024
In addition to financial perks, Salesforce is known for its robust benefits packages, which include health insurance, generous parental leave, and wellness stipends. Additionally, their generous benefits packages, including healthcare and wellness programs, contribute to keeping employees motivated and loyal.
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The benefits offered by Superdrug
Employee Benefits
MARCH 27, 2024
Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) scheme, employer paid for head office and field teams. Benefits for carers Enhanced parental leave policy. Credit: Jeff Spicer/PA Wire Pension A group personal pension (GPP) plan for all employees, with varying contribution levels across roles and business areas.
Five Companies With Incredible Paternity Leaves
HR Digest
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Netflix isn’t just our favorite streaming channel, it is also one of the top companies offering paternity leaves to its employees. It has the longest paternity leave which is interesting to note. They offer 52 week of paid parental leave which is a whole complete year. The company is well known all around the world.
Comprehensive Guide to the Best Employee Benefits Options for 2024
Empuls
AUGUST 27, 2024
It will keep the staff covered against all manner of medical facilities and remuneration for partaking in various healthcare services. Paid time off (PTO) PTOs include vacation days, sick leaves, and personal days. Netflix At Netflix, a full package is offered, from medical insurance to mental health support and strong parental leave.
Benefits on offer at Gripple
Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 14, 2023
Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance, employer paid for all employees. Work-life balance or family-friendly policies Enhanced parental leave. Critical illness insurance, employer funded for all employees. Share scheme Employee ownership model that awards all employees shares in the business. Yoga classes.
Aldi Scotland recognised for employee wellbeing commitment
Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
It has recruited more than 150 new team members this year through its apprenticeship programme. Aldi Scotland employees can also, at any time, access free advice and information through the MyAldi app, including guidance on everything from the menopause, to disability rights and nutritional help. per hour, rising to £12.30
Examples of fringe benefits by category
Business Management Daily
APRIL 29, 2024
A good regular salary may have been enough years ago, back when government subsidies managed things like healthcare and retirement, but those programs have become less and less effective. However you may feel about the government’s responsibility to cover healthcare needs, it’s a fact that healthcare-related bankruptcies are on the rise.
Benefits on offer at Nominet
Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
Healthcare and wellbeing Private medical insurance (PMI) for all employees, employer funded. Shared parental leave policies. The benefits offered by Nominet: Pensions A group personal pension (GPP) scheme for all employees. Employees can add dependents at personal cost. Health screening. Health cash plan for all employees.
Amazon invests $1.3 billion in pay for US employees
Employee Benefits
SEPTEMBER 21, 2023
“A fulfillment or transportation employee who starts with us today will see a 13% increase in pay over the next three years, likely more, including our annual wage investments, and that’s on top of offerings like prepaid college tuition with career choice and healthcare benefits from day one.”
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The benefits offered by Together Housing Group
Employee Benefits
JANUARY 26, 2022
Healthcare and wellbeing. Enhanced maternity/shared parental leave pay. Defined contribution (DC) salary sacrifice scheme with 3% or 5% employee contribution matched by 6% or10% employer contribution. Additional voluntary contributions (AVC’s) for LGPS offered on salary exchange basis. Life assurance at three times salary.
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We need a cultural revolution in the way we talk about women’s health
Workplace Insight
MAY 16, 2024
Recent advancements in workplace inclusivity, focused on flexible working arrangements, parental leave, neurodiversity, and gender equality, have set the stage for the next significant corporate challenge: improving attitudes towards women’s health in the workplace.
Employment Benefits in Sweden
Global People Strategist
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
A Swedish employee can earn their annual leave during their qualifying year and utilize the paid leave in the subsequent (vacation) year. b) Parental Leave. Employees can go on parental leave until their child is 18 months old. Fathers can also go on a 10-day leave with regards to their child’s birth.
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RAPP UK introduces family-focused app for staff
Employee Benefits
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
It is also available to RAPP UK employees who are expecting a baby and those on parental leave. Staff can sign up to the app, which is provided by Bloss, anonymously and can access support through it without needing to make an appointment.
What will the top reward trends be in 2023?
Employee Benefits
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Healthcare and wellbeing changes. “Some might extend or change the coverage of healthcare depending on demographics and NHS backlogs.”. To ensure longer-term benefits to both people and healthcare systems, we must produce real efficiencies in care without sacrificing clinical quality.
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