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How often do you have employees going on parental leave? We find that in small businesses this does not happen very often. Because it’s not something you deal with often, this can lead to uncertainty about what the process is and what employees are entitled to.   Our three “go to” websites are: ·      Fair Work Ombudsman ·      Services Australia (Government funded paid parental leave) ·      The Parent Well   Don’t have the time to sift through all the info? Contact us at info@concepthrservices and we can provide you with the advice and support you need when one of your employees is planning on taking parental leave. #smallbusiness #smebusiness #parentalleave

Legislated changes to the government Paid Parental Leave and Unpaid Parental Leave entitlements have taken effect as of 1st July 2023. Take part in Mercer's 2023 Australia Parental Leave Policy spot poll to find out how the market is affected by these changes and how organisations are approaching changes to their own company paid parental leave policy. The survey takes approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Participants will get a free copy of the report - which will detail the prevalence of practice and key findings from organisations across several industries, made available in September. https://lnkd.in/gM8HejMe #ParentalLeave #employeebenefits #WorkLifeBalance #FairWorkAct

Are you interested what your competitor’s parental leave policies are? We surveyed a range of organisations on their internal policies. Pictured below are the rates of parental leave weeks offered to primary carers. 💡 50% of surveyed SME‘s (below 1K employees) offer 20+ weeks primary carer parental leave. 💡 79% of surveyed large companies (over 1K employees) offer 20+ weeks primary carer parental leave. Are you offering a competitive parental leave policy? Connect with Onset today to find out how you can use parental leave to give you an advantage in attracting a diverse workforce. 📧 https://lnkd.in/gvQHE5Fh #parentalleave #onsetinsights #competitiveadvantage #employeebenefits #evp #empoweringparents

Did you know that the #US is the only developed #economy without a national paid parental leave policy? However, 75% of companies now offer or plan to offer paid parental leave in 2024, up from 70% last year. Dive deeper into the insights we shared in CNN Business. #FutureofWork #benefits #paidparentalleave

A recent Employment Court decision highlights the importance of getting it right when applying for paid parental leave – essentially, use it or lose it! The case emphasised that applications to take advantage of paid parental leave need to be made before an employee’s return to work. By not doing so, primary caregivers can bring their paid leave entitlement to a premature end. Parental leave is a tricky area to navigate. Should you require any assistance, please contact a member of our expert Employment Team. Read more: https://lnkd.in/g5HqGs54 #parentalleave #parents #parenting #paidleave #employment Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment

🌐 Australian Business Owners, Take Note! Paid Parental Leave Expansion The Australian government is set to extend paid parental leave to 26 weeks by 2026, with a focus on shared care. Each parent gets 4 weeks reserved for shared care, promoting work-life balance. How will this impact your business? Share your thoughts below 👇 #wevegotyourback #PaidParentalLeave #BusinessOwners #PolicyChanges

Did you know that the #US is the only developed #economy without a national paid parental leave policy? However, 75% of companies now offer or plan to offer paid parental leave in 2024, up from 70% last year. Dive deeper into the insights we shared in CNN Business. #FutureofWork #benefits #MercerMtnStates

Shared Parental Leave allows parents to share up to 50 weeks of leave and 37 weeks of pay. Handling these requests as Leadership, with understanding and flexibility enhances your reputation as a supportive employer. Stay informed about these changes and communicate openly with your employees. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eUD86P6p #ParentalLeave #FamilyFriendlyPolicies #EmployeeSupport #InclusiveWorkplace #LeadershipTips #PauseAndEmpower

In July 2023, the rules relating to the Government’s Paid Parental Leave Scheme changed for Australian employees, extending entitlements for fathers and partners and creating more flexibility for parental leave payments. Visit our Insights page to learn more about the steps you can take to ensure your organisation's Parental Leave Policy is reflective of these changes. https://lnkd.in/dCKi6-a8 #paidparentalleave #parentalleavepolicy #policyadvice

Every year, we see #Russell1000 companies increase paid parental leave policies. Americans are clear, and research supports, these policies are crucial for both #parents and kids. This is echoed by corporate leaders who are seeing parents show up as more #productive and engaged at work. Great JUST Capital coverage via CNBC in time for #FathersDay: