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66% of companies believe that extended parental leave does not affect productivity
Recently, paid parental leave was extended to 19 weeks, and most companies do not anticipate negative effects on their performance.
According to a report by Infobae, 66% of companies believe that the recent extension of parental leave to 19 weeks has little impact on their productivity. This measure pertains to the paid leave for childbirth and child care.
Complementing this perspective, another report from Infobae indicates that seven out of ten companies think that the expansion of parental leave does not harm productivity, suggesting widespread support for the initiative.