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Section : CASE STUDY - Parental leave policy
Domain : Human Resource Management
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This chunk is part of the "Using best practice to support parental leave" section in the Parental Leave Best Practice Guide, illustrating a case study of George, a business owner who implemented a comprehensive parental leave policy that includes paid leave and flexible work options to enhance employee support and retention.
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George is a business owner. He has introduced a parental leave policy to help staff understand parental leave entitlements and support staff returning to work after parental leave. George's business now offers paid parental leave to staff who have been employed by the company for more than 12 months. The amount of paid leave is 20 weeks, made up of 10 weeks at full pay and 10 weeks at half pay. While preparing the policy, George and his managers consulted staff. This led them to include more than just information about paid leave in the policy. George also promotes flexible work options to working parents, including pregnant employees, and automated reminders for managers to keep in regular contact with staff on parental leave and as they transition back to work. George explains, 'We want our staff to return to work happy, motivated and productive. To achieve this, we provide the best support we can.'
- What type of policy has George introduced in his business?
- How long is the paid parental leave offered by George's business?
- What is the breakdown of the paid parental leave in terms of pay?
- Why did George and his managers consult staff while preparing the parental leave policy?
- What additional support does George provide to working parents besides paid leave?
- How does George aim to ensure that staff return to work after parental leave?
- What is George's perspective on the importance of staff returning to work happy and motivated?
- What role do automated reminders play in George's parental leave policy?
- How does the parental leave policy reflect George's commitment to employee well-being?
- What might be some potential benefits for the business as a result of this parental leave policy?