Paid leave

Starbucks just upgraded paid parental leave. Will more employers follow?

As union activity ticks up, more employers may strengthen paid parental leave and other benefits to improve employee experience and drive loyalty, experts say.

3 U.S. Army principles that can improve your HR policies and practices

As commanding officer of your organization’s greatest asset—its people—it’s up to you to shape the best way to help the business and its employees, this veteran-turned-CHRO writes as we honor Veterans Day.

Why this org envisions a big impact from its new parental leave policy

Over the past decade, many companies have expanded paid parental leave to last for at least four months. Here’s why credit rating agency Moody’s made the move for its global workforce. 

Forget ‘quiet vacationing.’ HR has a bigger problem

Wharton expert Peter Cappelli considers how two competing management approaches are leaving workers with inconsistent messaging around time off.