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The significance of women’s health is increasingly acknowledged in the modern workplace

Workplace Insight

Our research and work with companies globally suggest various strategies: Supportive HR policies Implement policies that support employees in terms of sexual reproductive health (SRH), such as maternity and paternity leave, flexible work arrangements for parents, and fertility treatment coverage. Shared parental leave is also a must.

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Comprehensive Guide on Maternity Leave Laws by State

HR Digest

The United States lacks a federal maternity leave policy , making it the only high-income nation without mandated paid leave for new mothers. While 96 percent of countries provide some form of paid maternity leave, and 81 countries extend this benefit to new fathers, the U.S. State Maternity Leave Laws Across the U.S.

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Fringe Benefits: What Are They and How Are They Helpful

HR Digest

Fringe benefits are the additional compensation that companies offer to an employee, over and above the salary for doing a particular work. Fringe Benefits Defined Fringe benefits are perks or extra compensation over and above regular salary. The medical leave is unpaid, protected, and can last up to 12 weeks.

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Employee Benefits: The Only Guide You Need

Achievers

Employee benefits are non-salary compensation and perks. Federal and state mandated benefits include health insurance, worker’s compensation, unemployment insurance, and required leave time for caring for family and/or personal medical purposes. Family-friendly leave benefits . population is aging.

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Employee Benefits Guide for 2023: What Employers Need To Know

Vantage Circle

These benefits are given to employees over their salaries and wages. The organization pays specific amounts to cover an employee's medical care. Other types of medical care involve dental checkups, biometric screening, etc. It shows that the organization cares about the welfare of its employees and their families.

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Chipotle Mexican Grill introduces financial and mental wellbeing benefits

Employee Benefits

These include a SupportLinc employee assistance programme, supplied by by CuraLinc Healthcare, which includes six free sessions with a licensed counsellor or mental health coach, as well as access to tools, resources and community support for legal, financial and family matters.

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Musab Hemsi: When it comes to baby loss, employers should not forget about fathers

Employee Benefits

Time off after a bereavement is not specifically catered for in law, but most employers do offer compassionate leave, although some only pay the statutory amount. Employers may consider offering staff membership of an income protection scheme that will cover their salary for a longer period.