HUL introduces foster caregiver leave policy

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) has set another industry precedent by introducing the Foster/ Kinship Caregiver Leave Policy. This policy acknowledges diverse familial arrangements and is supporting foster care parents and kinship caregivers.

Commenting on this initiative, Anuradha Razdan, executive director HR & CHRO Unilever South Asia, said, "At HUL, we believe in creating a workplace where every individual feels supported and valued, and our equitable policies are paving the way for the empowerment of a diverse workforce. The launch of the Foster/ Kinship Caregiver Leave underscores our commitment to diversity and family well-being. By pioneering this initiative, we aim to create a supportive ecosystem that values all forms of caregiving and enables our employees to choose based on their needs, circumstances and context."

Presently, HUL offers a range of parental support options such as parental leave, adoption leave, secondary caregiver leave, and fertility support, demonstrating the Company’s commitment to enabling equal parenting responsibilities. The newly introduced Foster/ Kinship Caregiver Leave is a step forward to ensure caregivers for foster children or kinship can balance their professional responsibilities with their caregiving duties. Furthermore, HUL has established a creche tie-up for employees to ensure access to quality childcare facilities.

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