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Parento is the first and only paid parental leave program built for the modern workforce.

Parento is the first and only paid parental leave program built for the modern workforce.

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A New Era for Unions: IUOE Launches Paid Maternity Leave with Parento

The International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) has chosen Parento to launch its new maternity leave policy for members.

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April 1, 2025

5 Essential Coaching Skills for Managers Navigating Parental Leave

Learn 5 key coaching skills that empower managers to transform parental leave into a positive experience for everyone.

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April 15, 2025

What’s the Difference Between Concurrent and Non-Concurrent Paid Parental Leave Policies?

Understand the difference between concurrent and non-concurrent paid parental leave policies.

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April 29, 2025

Mastering Travel and Breastfeeding for Working Parents: A Parento x Milk Stork Collaboration

We teamed up with Milk Stork to bring you this toolkit to master breastfeeding while traveling.

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March 25, 2025

8 Ways Paid Parental Leave Can Help Reduce Medical Costs for Growing Families

Here are some medical costs on the table associated with paid parental leave.

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March 18, 2025

How a Supportive Workplace Policy Prepped me for Maternity Leave

Parento's Director of Marketing + Brand, Tiarra Hamlett, shares her experience preparing for maternity leave.

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March 11, 2025

5 Steps for HR Leaders to Drive Change for a Paid Parental Leave Policy

Learn proven strategies form experts to help you build a case and gain leadership buy-in for a for paid parental leave policy.

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March 4, 2025

Our Family-Focused Workplace Policy Predictions for 2025

Here are our predictions for employee-led workplace and cultural changes.

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February 25, 2025

Parento’s PFL Analysis: Results by State

Here's how we graded each state in part 2 of Parento's PFL Analysis.

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February 18, 2025

Parento’s PFL Analysis: Metrics and Methodology

Here are the metrics and methodology for Parento's PFL Analysis, part of the Working Family Scorecard.

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February 18, 2025

Closing the Gap: Ensuring Paid Leave for LGBTQ+ Parents

Read the full article on Corporate Compliance for best practices and guidance for ensuring paid leave for all parents.

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January 21, 2025

Paid Family Leave in 2025 (and PFL on the Horizon for 2026)

Get the updates to PFL programs for 2025 and what to expect for new PFL programs for 2026.

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January 21, 2025

2024 Impact Report: Reflecting on Our Progress and Amplifying the Future

See what's included in our 2024 Impact Report, from product expansion to robust resources and unconventional industries.

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January 8, 2025

Resource Round-Up for Parental Leave

Whether you're an employer or parent, here are 10 resources to help you craft best-in-class parental leave programs.

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December 24, 2024

Washington State Parental Leave: Applying for Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

Here's what you need to know about applying for Paid Family Medical Leave (PFML) for parental leave in Washington State.

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December 17, 2024

Helping Employees Navigate and Understand Open Enrollment

Ideas for HR to help simplify the open enrollment experience and make it more effective for their teams and employees.

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December 10, 2024

Presents and Presence: Parenting Woes and Wins During the Holidays

Explore how working parents can navigate the emotional challenges and joys of the holiday season from the latest Deep Dive.

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December 3, 2024

Supporting Employees Through Life Transitions: Insights on the Intersection of the ADA, PWFA, PUMP, and Parental Leave Policies

Explore the challenges HR professionals face when managing employee accommodations and parental leave policies.

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November 26, 2024

Crafting a Competitive Business Case for Paid Parental Leave: Key Insights from JUST Capital

New research and insights from JUST Capital to build a business case on paid parental leave and broader caregiving policies.

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November 19, 2024

Highlighting Parental Leave for Non-Traditional Families: A Call for Inclusive Workplace Policies

Considerations for inclusive parental leave policies that include non-traditional family structures like adoption and foster.

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November 5, 2024

5 Reasons Why Clients Love Parento: Real-World Testimonials and Resources

Here are 5 testimonials from clients about why they chose Parento along with bonus resources to help you build a business case.

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November 12, 2024

11 HR Engagement Strategies for New Programs and Benefits

Here are HR engagement and communication strategies for new programs from roll-out to ongoing program success.

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October 29, 2024

How Small Companies can Afford Paid Parental Leave

Learn tips and strategies for small businesses to afford paid parental leave.

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October 22, 2024

Oregon Parental Leave: Applying for Paid Leave Oregon (PLO)‍

Here's what you need to know about applying for Paid Leave Oregon (PLO) for parental leave in Oregon.

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October 15, 2024

Templates for Your Out-of-Office Auto Response While on Parental Leave

Learn how to craft the perfect out-of-office auto response for parental leave, plus free email templates to get you started.

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October 8, 2024

New Jersey Parental Leave: Applying for Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) and Family Leave Insurance (FLI)

Overview and instructions for applying for TDI and FLI for a New Jersey maternity or paternity leave.

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December 17, 2024

Massachusetts Parental Leave: Applying for Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML)

Here's what you need to know about applying for paid family leave for a parental leave and PFL in Massachusetts.

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December 17, 2024

Recap and Highlights from the First Parental Leave Summit

Catch up on all the sessions from the first Parental Leave Summit

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September 24, 2024

Creating a Breastfeeding-Friendly Workplace: Why It Matters and How to Get It Right

Learn about important laws, lactation policies, and strategies to support breastfeeding parents returning to work.

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September 3, 2024

Preview the Parent and Individual Programming for the Parental Leave Summit

Here are programming descriptions and featured speakers for the Parent + Individual content track of the Parental Leave Summit.

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September 3, 2024

Sneak Peek: HR and Broker Programming for the Parental Leave Summit

Here are programming descriptions and featured speakers for the HR and Broker content track of the Parental Leave Summit.

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August 29, 2024

5 Must Haves for Your Parental Leave Policy

Learn from recent EEOC and Title VII lawsuits with these 5 must haves to avoid red flags in your parental leave policy.

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August 27, 2024

5 Expert Tips for Healthy Parenting

Learn how a strengths-based approach can guide healthy parenting for working parents, plus easy tips to implement today.

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August 20, 2024

Breasts Need Rest Campaign - A Cheeky Collective Push to Normalize Paid Parental Leave

Here's the scoop on Parento's #BreastsNeedRest campaign and how to get involved to PUSH FOR REST for all parents!

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August 6, 2024

How to “Family Proof” Your Company

Learn strategies and effective policies to family proof your company culture.

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July 31, 2024

Connecticut Parental Leave: Applying for Connecticut Paid Leave (CTPL)

Here's what you need to know about applying for paid family leave for a parental leave in Connecticut.

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December 17, 2024

Washington D.C. Parental Leave: Applying for Paid Family Leave (PFL)

Overview and instructions for applying for PFL for a maternity leave or paternity leave in Washington DC.

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December 17, 2024

Announcement: The FIRST Parental Leave Summit

Join us for the first Parental Leave Summit, hosted and presented by Parento. This event is FREE and 100% virtual!

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July 2, 2024

Deep Dive into Changing Narratives and Embracing Parenthood for Dads

Hear from a leadership coach and father about how to change the narrative for fatherhood with actionable strategies for dads.

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July 9, 2024

Dads are Leading the Charge for Parental Leave

Parental leave is not just for moms, and dads across the nation are taking more paternity leave to help normalize this policy.

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July 24, 2024

3 Steps to Stress-Free Leave Planning with Parento’s Parental Leave Planner

This free parental leave planner helps ensure a smoother, organized, and stress-free transitions for new parents.

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June 18, 2024

Colorado Parental Leave: Applying for Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI+)

Overview for applying for FAMLI+ benefits in Colorado for parental leave.

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December 17, 2024

California Parental Leave: Applying for State Disability Insurance (SDI) and Paid Family Leave (PFL)

Overview and instructions for applying for SDI and PFL for a California Parental Leave.

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December 17, 2024

A Deep Dive into Parenting and Mental Health

How to support mental health and well-being for new parents, managing PPADs or PMADs at work, and when to seek help.

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May 29, 2024

5 Stages of a Parental Leave: Tips for Building a Comprehensive Policy

Tips and summary for each of the 5 different stages of parental leave to help employers build comprehensive policies.

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July 24, 2024

How to Champion Wellbeing for New Parents

Get your free Mental Health Field Guide to help support new parents returning from leave.

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July 24, 2024

Why Employers Need to Hire Parents

There's an rich pool of untapped talent with diverse skills for companies, if they know where to look.

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May 7, 2024

What Small Businesses Need to Know About Parental Leave

How small or micro businesses can offer paid leave, plus a free Guide with tips and strategies to help SMBs implement a policy.

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July 24, 2024

How to Leverage Parental Leave Data for Strategic People Decisions

By analyzing parental leave data, businesses can tailor their programs and policies based on strategic people decisions.

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July 24, 2024

Deep Dive into Redefining Maternal Health Education

This Deep Dive explores how inclusive birth education is setting the standard for maternal health care with The Educated Birth.

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October 23, 2024

Working Parent Feedback: A Blueprint for Solving Modern Workplace Challenges

Companies that get employee feedback can best solve workplace challenges, especially in a world where employees do speak up.

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July 24, 2024

A Better Way to Self-Fund Your Paid Parental Leave

Learn about self-funded paid parental leave options and how adding paid parental leave insurance is a win-win solution.

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July 24, 2024

Debunking 10 Paid Parental Leave Myths

We break down 10 myths about paid parental leave by highlighting the facts to help companies make informed decisions.

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July 24, 2024

The Impact of Wraparound Parent Support and Paternity Leave

In our ongoing Deep Dive series, we got to ask a new father about his experiences with parent coaching and paternity leave.

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March 19, 2024

How to Make the Working World Work for Moms

The working world isn’t made for moms, and motherhood isn’t made for working moms. Here's what employers can do to change this.

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October 23, 2024

4 Reasons You May Not Have Parental Leave Data

Here are 4 reasons why your historical parental leave data may not be accurate.

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July 24, 2024

Real Strategies from Real Leaders to Create a Culture that Supports Parents Returning from Leave

Here are some ideas & takeaways from company leaders to create a culture that support returning parents from parental leave.

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July 24, 2024

How Mobilizing Working Parents Boosts the Bottom Line

As companies are looking for strategies to enhance their bottom line, one overlooked opportunity is mobilizing working parents.

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October 9, 2024

Balancing Budgets and Benefits: 3 Strategies for HR to Talk to Finance

3 strategies for HR to start the conversation with finance about how paid parental leave can help them stay within budget.

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October 23, 2024

Parent to Champion: Why Advocate for Paid Parental Leave

Learn how parents can become an unmatched expert and advocate for paid parental leave at work with our free Advocacy Toolkit.

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July 16, 2024

5 Things You Need to Know About Paid Parental Leave Insurance

We know paid parental leave insurance is the new kid on the block, so get up to speed with these top 5 Q&A.

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October 9, 2024

A Hard Look at National Paid Parental Leave: Can it Work?

Is national paid parental leave just a bandaid? This analysis breaks down what such an undertaking would really look like.

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July 24, 2024

How to Integrate Employee Expectations with Organizational Goals

Identify benefits & programs to navigate changing employee expectations that meet organizational goals with a SOAR analysis.

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July 24, 2024

Parento’s 2023 Impact Report

Here's a recap of Parento's 2023 Impact Report, a high-level summary of our secret sauce: work that matters. 

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July 24, 2024

Deep Dive Series: An Open Conversation with Community

We're reviving Deep Dive conversations, live candid chats that spotlight important topics in the PPL landscape on Instagram.

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October 23, 2024

3 Ways Paid Parental Leave with Parento Can Future-Proof Your Workplace

Explore 3 ways paid parental leave with Parento is a strategic investment to help companies future-proof their workplace.

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July 24, 2024

Paid Parental Leave Management: A Complex Puzzle for Employers 

From state benefit programs to short-term disability, understanding and navigating paid parental leave options is a challenge.

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October 23, 2024

A Year in Review: The Evolution of Paid Parental Leave in 2023 and What Lies Ahead

Review Paid Family Leave updates from 2023 plus new programs and our predictions for famtech, insurtech, and benefits in 2024.

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July 24, 2024

A Broker’s Guide to Positioning Parento’s Paid Parental Leave

Companies must invest in solutions like paid parental leave to attract and retain talent and changing workplace.

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October 9, 2024

Creating Equitable Workplaces by Supporting Working Parents

To create inclusive and effective workplaces, consider working parents as a barometer for a equitable and prosperous future.

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July 24, 2024

From Policy to Practice: Advancing DEIB with Paid Parental Leave

To help HR leaders advance DEIB goals, this checklist assesses whether parental leave policies are inclusive for all employees

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July 24, 2024

The State of Paid Parental Leave: Facts and Statistics from 2023

This parental leave fact sheet shows that PPL is a trend that's here to stay, reflecting changing priorities in the workplace.

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October 23, 2024

The Power of Parent Experience: The Key to Personalized and Effective Work-Life Integration

How companies provide high-touch and personalized wraparound support to help working parents achieve work-life integration.

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July 24, 2024

California Paid Family Leave Analysis: Dads are Driving Program Growth

Fathers are responsible for the increase in child bonding leave filings and claims in California's paid family leave program.

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July 24, 2024

Client Case Study: Trusting Parento to Personalize and Manage Parental Leave

This case study illustrates the positive impact of working with Parento to implement an inclusive paid parental leave policy.

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July 24, 2024

Why Every Company Needs a Re-Onboarding Plan for Parents

The Return-to-Work Toolkit helps employers mitigate risks, reduce turnover, and create a supportive workplace for parents.

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July 24, 2024

Lessons Learned: From Postpartum Doula to Parent Coach

Hear from our Parento's Director of Parent Experience on her shift from postpartum doula to parent coach.

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October 20, 2023

An Essential Checklist for Evaluating a Leave of Absence Manager

We will review the key areas to consider to help you find the best fit for an LOA Manager or TPA. 

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July 24, 2024

Employee Coaching is the Secret to Effective DEIB

Wraparound, personalized employee support through coaching translates to tangible outcomes for HR and people teams.

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December 4, 2023

Parento honored with 2023 BenefitPRO LUMINARIES Award for Humanizing Benefits

For the second consecutive year Parento has been honored as a LUMINARIES Humanizing Benefits recipient as an organization.

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September 23, 2023

A New Chapter: Enhancing Parent Experiences at Parento!

Meet Parento's inaugural Director of Parent Experience, working to transform parental leave and working parenthood experiences.

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September 5, 2023

The Cost Benefits of Paid Parental Leave

Learn how paid parental leave can be a more worthwhile financial investment than a 401(k) match for most companies.

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October 23, 2024

Fatherhood, Mental Health, and Paternal PPD (yes, it's real)

Men are least likely to seek help for mental and emotional support, but employers can change that.

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July 24, 2024

From Nonprofits to Colleges: Uncommon Industries Adding Paid Parental Leave Policies

No longer relegated to unicorn startups and tech, paid parental leave is becoming a must-have policy across industries.

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July 24, 2024

NYC's New Salary Transparency Law will Likely Aid Earning Potential of Female Employees

In a historic decision, the New York City Council has passed a law marking an unprecedented move towards salary transparency.

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November 4, 2022

The babies are Coming! A Critical Look at Pre- and Post-pandemic Birth Rates

Finally, that pandemic baby boom many people joked about has come to fruition.

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October 27, 2023

Parento Selected for BenefitsPRO Luminaries Class of 2022

Parento, a national insurance-based paid parental leave program, has been named to BenefitsPRO Luminaries Class of 2022.

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October 21, 2022

Parento Launches in Florida and Massachusetts

Parento launches the first and only insurance-based paid parental leave program in Florida and Massachusetts.

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January 21, 2022

4 Weeks of Federal Paid Parental Leave Falls Short, but is Still a Step in the Right Direction

While four weeks is far short of international levels, if passed, it would be a momentous victory for working parents.

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May 4, 2022

No, Dad’s Don’t Want Another Grill. They Want Paid Paternity Leave.

Pete Buttigieg took paternity leave and, apparently, that's controversial.

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October 23, 2024

Parent Coaching: It’s Benefits and Relationship to Paid Parental Leave Explained

As the first-of-its-kind holistic program, we’re often asked, “what is a holistic approach to paid parental leave?”

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January 21, 2022

Meet the new Parento

Our updated brand reflects our unique position and goals in the market.

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January 21, 2022

Stop Treating Pregnancy like a Disability

“Why is pregnancy considered an illness and why do we treat it as a disability?”

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September 13, 2023

Getting DEI Right: The Importance of Getting Working Parenthood Right.

In the wake of the pandemic and the events of 2020, diversity and inclusion initiatives have gained new importance.

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January 21, 2022

Maternity Leave is Not a Vacation

I heard that “leave is basically a vacation” from co-workers, older mentors, and, even close friends.

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January 21, 2022

Paid Paternity Leave: from a Father’s Perspective

If you’re a father, a spouse or a partner reading this and looking for paid paternity leave, you’re not alone.

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January 21, 2022