LSE Group Boosts Paid Leave For All New Parents to 26 Weeks
- Increased offer part of gender equity commitment, company said
- Extended benefit will apply to workforce around the world
The logo of London Stock Exchange Group Plc in the company's office atrium in London.
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The London Stock Exchange Group Plc is rolling out 26 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents globally, surpassing the benefit offered by some of the world’s biggest finance firms.
The policy will come into effect from July 1 for employees who have been at the company for more than 12 months, and can be followed by an eight-week phased return to work, working 80% of normal hours at full pay.