Maternity leave is, at this point, an outdated and insufficient benefit to employees. In fact, the United States is the only developed country without a law instituting paid family leave. Most women think that taking maternity leave is a risky choice for their careers and continued promotion. At this point, tech companies are leading the way in terms of far more progressive and equitable family leave policies. And, since extended, flexible, fully-funded family leaves are strongly associated with women’s career advancement, this week’s roundup offers a few resources to help education organization and leaders think about – or rethink – paid family leave.
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