Diageo India offers 26-week parental leave to all employees, irrespective of gender

 

Diageo India has rolled out a 26-week parental leave policy to all employees, regardless of gender, after birth/adoption of a child.

The family leave policy also covers employees who become parents through surrogacy, The Times of India has reported.

The 26-week parental leave policy came into effect on July 30, and is a step towards a more inclusive workplace. “It’s no more spouses, it’s partners who get covered. It’s a significant step in articulating our thinking is more holistic, and creating inclusive policies and environments for employees to thrive and succeed at the workplace.

We believe that this will pave the way to greater equality, and talent is retained and nurtured,” Aarif Aziz, the chief human resources officer at Diageo India, told the publication.

Spouses/partners can avail the leave anytime within 12 months of birth/adoption of the child, the report said. 

 

By Dayanand N. Mangaonkar