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Understanding Bereavement Leave: An Employer’s Guide

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Bereavement leave, therefore, plays a pivotal role in providing employees the time and space they need to cope with their loss. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll delve into the intricacies of bereavement leave, its significance, best practices for implementation, and the broader impact on both employees and employers.

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Standard Chartered enhances global parental leave benefits

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Credit: MOZCO Mateusz Szymanski / Shutterstock.com International banking group Standard Chartered has enhanced its global parental leave benefits to allow working parents to undertake more equitable caregiving responsibilities. If we take a stand together, we can build a movement that creates a more inclusive society.”

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Grant Thornton, EY and KPMG among 2023’s 100 Best Companies

Employee Benefits

The professional services and research firm’s list recognises employers that support their employees and their families, and honours organisations that go beyond traditional parental leave with inclusive benefits such as paid gender-neutral parental leave, back-up childcare, mental health resources and more.

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

Global People Strategist

The International Labour Office (ILO) created the first global maternity leave standard in 1919. The standard policy was revised in 1952, which granted a minimum of 12 weeks’ leave. The International Labour Office (ILO) reports that over 120 countries globally offer paid maternity leave and other health benefits by law.

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10 lesser-known types of employee leave to consider

Insperity

But what about the more atypical, lesser-known types of leave you may not be aware of? Employee leaves are typically a coveted part of any company benefits package. Are there leave opportunities you’re not leveraging that could make sense for your business and deliver value for your current and prospective employees?

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How Can Employers Better Support Working Parents?

TalentCulture - Employee Benefits

workforce are parents whose kids are under 18 years old. With soaring childcare costs and limited government assistance, many organizations know it’s important to support working parents more fully. However, no standards have been established that define the kind of benefits these employees should receive.

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Employment Laws: Navigating the Maze of Regulations

HR Digest

From the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), we’ll break down the essential regulations that can impact your business. The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): A Balancing Act The FMLA is like that aunt who always shows up uninvited to family gatherings.