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Paid Parental Leave

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

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

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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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April 16, 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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April 12, 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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April 4, 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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March 29, 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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March 12, 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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March 5, 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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February 28, 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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March 8, 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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February 28, 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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March 1, 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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February 7, 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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January 30, 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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January 30, 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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January 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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January 22, 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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January 19, 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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January 24, 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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December 15, 2023

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

Companies must invest in solutions like PPL to attract and retain talent by catering to the evolving needs of their workforce.

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December 12, 2023

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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December 14, 2023

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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December 6, 2023

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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December 6, 2023

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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February 1, 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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October 30, 2023

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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November 9, 2023

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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November 9, 2023

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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November 9, 2023

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

Fun fact: paid parental leave (PPL) would be a more worthwhile financial investment for many companies than a 401(k) match.

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November 17, 2022

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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October 27, 2023

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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November 8, 2022

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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September 13, 2023

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