Company Introduces Fully Paid Gender-Neutral Parental Leave [Video]

Henkel’s new policy grants all employees worldwide, including South Africa, eight weeks of fully paid gender-neutral parental leave, promoting equity and inclusive family support.

Global (11 June 2024) – Now, dads can spend precious time with their newborns without worrying about work income!

In a groundbreaking move that’s set to make a significant positive impact on families worldwide, Henkel has introduced a fully paid, gender-neutral parental leave policy. This means that dads, mums, and all caregivers can now take time off to bond with their newborns without any concern for work obligations or income loss. Imagine fathers getting the chance to share those irreplaceable first moments with their little ones, providing much-needed support to their partners during the crucial early stages of parenthood.

Henkel’s new policy, effective from the beginning of 2024, extends to its 48,000 employees across the globe, including 200 in South Africa. The initiative offers up to eight weeks of fully …