From Period Leaves to Child Care Leaves, All About HBS Updated Leave Policy
In the wake of a pandemic and a paradigm shift in the approach to work and life, we at HBS undertook several mindful changes and initiatives to put?wellness?above everything else. This meant prioritising the health and safety of our employees and their families, ensuring adequate support and resources to ease the switch to ‘remote work’ and having a much-needed conversation about mental health.?We want to keep this momentum going and introduce necessary changes into our policies and programmes that will help build a work culture where HBS feel happy, safe and supported. And we are taking a step in this direction with the introduction of period leaves.?
Every employee, regardless of their gender, deserves an equal shot at giving their best to their work, career, and their passions. In doing so, it’s essential we understand that men and women experience different biological realities. As a modern and employee-first workplace, we want to address this reality head-on.?
Introducing Period Leaves is our opportunity to create a fair and balanced work culture at HBS. To provide all women with that much-needed respite when they are on their periods and experiencing cramps and discomfort. And more importantly, having a conversation on a subject that’s often stigmatized.?
Menstrual Leaves:
As part of this, women employees in HBS can now avail up to 12?Period Leaves (PLs)?in a year. Each month, one PL will be credited; and women employees can either take a day off every month or avail two half-day leaves.
Maternity Leaves:
The new leave policy at HBS aims to support new parents in every way possible. In addition to this 182 days of paid Maternity Leaves (MLs). And for new fathers, the number of Paternity Leaves (PLs) has been increased from?three to?5 days.?
To know more about the policy update and its benefits. You can also reach out to?[email protected]?if you have any questions or concerns.
Drafted by HR Team