Why healthcare lags behind other industries on parental leave
HR Brew
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Women make up about three-quarters of healthcare workers in the US, but those who have kids may struggle to access parental leave, according to a recent report. The majority (89%) surveyed “would have preferred 11 weeks to 6 months of leave vs. the 5 to 12 weeks (often not paid) most commonly available,” the authors wrote.
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