How Hilton Grand Vacations Helps Team Members Grow Their Families Through Adoption

Hilton Grand Vacations has ranked among the top 100 companies on Dave Thomas Foundation’s “Best Adoption-Friendly Workplaces ” list — which recognizes organizations that strive to build families through adoption — for the fourth consecutive year.

Our adoption-friendly benefits include adoption assistance to help offset the cost of adoption for Team Members, plus paid parental leave for birth and adoptive parents, as well as Team Members who have a child via surrogacy.

One Team Member shared his experience as an adoptive parent. “My wife and I have fostered for many years,” said Wayne H., a customer care agent. “We cared for our son, Gabe, as a foster child in 2019 when he was 10 months old. I’m the only father he’s ever known.”

Gabe was in their care while his birth mother was getting back on her feet and working towards a positive home for Gabe. However, tragedy struck when she unexpectedly passed away in a car accident. “Gabe’s biological grandmother gave my wife and me temporary custody of Gabe. We immediately filed for full custody and officially became his parents in 2022, thanks to Hilton Grand Vacations’ adoption assistance program,” he said.

“When I learned about adoption assistance, I was overjoyed,” Wayne said. “For our family, it wasn’t the amount of financial assistance, but the fact Hilton Grand Vacations cared enough to support us in our adoption journey — the company didn’t just talk the talk but walked the walk .”

“I was also happy to learn that my parental leave options as an adoptive parent were similar to families welcoming birth children,” he added. This meant Wayne could take the time he needed to welcome Gabe into his family, thanks to his team. “The team — management, supervisors, team leads and agents—embodies ‘one for all and all for one,’ from ‘The Three Musketeers.’ We grow together.” When one Team Member succeeds, the team benefits, Wayne explained.

Hilton Grand Vacations proudly cultivates a positive work culture that supports the growth of Team Members inside and outside of work. “Hilton Grand Vacations reassured me of their commitment to my work-life balance,” Wayne said. In addition to parental leave, Team Members can also enjoy paid time off and travel benefits to help prioritize wellness and work-life balance.

Plus, Team Members can access an Employee Assistance Program of resources for every phase of life and join the Parents and Caregivers Team Member Resource Group for a community of supportive colleagues.

Whether you’re a job-seeker or looking to progress in your career, Wayne advised, “Don’t settle for just a paycheck. Your workplace should support you in all aspects of your life, not just your job. I feel like Hilton Grand Vacations is where I’m meant to be.”

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