Zimbio
Becoming a new parent is a huge undertaking, and for parents who are forced to take unpaid family leave, the situation becomes infinitely more challenging.
What’s perhaps most frustrating is the abundance of research that often goes ignored, which illustrates how beneficial paid parental leave can be for not just parents, but also for children, society, and companies, too.
Luckily for some, a few companies have taken note, including Netflix, which announced Tuesday its new moms and dads could take off as much time as they want during the first year after their child’s birth or adoption.[…]
Our PM Jacinda Ardern should be able to take a year’s maternity leave. Six weeks is simply not long enough.
Convince me.
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