Ikea expands parental leave to all U.S. workers
Source: USA Today
In a workplace trend that's gaining traction, the U.S. division of Swedish furniture maker Ikea says it will expand paid benefits up to four months for all its workers welcoming a new baby into their lives.
Ikea said its move is aimed at improving work-life balance among its roughly 14,000 employees while attracting and retaining top talent.
The expanded family-leave benefits at Ikea, which go into effect Jan. 1, includes not only salaried employees, but hourly workers as well. And it's not just new moms eligible for longer periods of paid time off to take care of newborns. Dads who work at Ikea are also eligible for longer paid leaves, as are adoptive and foster parents.
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Some actually good news. Every worker will actually receive family-leave, both men and women.
