fromFast Company
5 hours agoWhat's new in parental leave in 2025
When Allison Whalen returned from parental leave years ago, she found her corner of the business in shambles. Her direct reports were frustrated, her projects had stalled, and she felt the weight of disruption on both sides. Curious whether her experience was unique, she asked around. The response was striking: The number-one reason employees left their companies after parental leave wasn't lack of policy-it was career derailment caused by how leave was managed.
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