\u201cAs part of Volvo Cars long term strategy of being an employer of choice in South Africa, the new parental leave policy is a welcomed initiative creating an inclusive culture that will continue to retain and attract a diverse group of employees,\u201d Volvo Cars South Africa Managing Director, Greg Maruszewski, said in a statement.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt will improve work \u2013 life\u00a0balance, boost family time and fits with a progressive human-centric company like ours. The winners in this battle for talent will be companies that value diversity, gender equality, modern and flexible working practices and employee well-being. Attracting and retaining the best people is crucial and we know that skilled talent will be more selective in their choice of employer\u201d.<\/p>
According to the Chinese owned Swedish automaker, the first of its kind policy in South Africa will \u201cdeliver tangible benefits for both parents and children\u201d as equal parental leave for both mothers and father has \u201cthe potential to boost labour market and career opportunities for women by reducing career and pay gaps\u201d.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe new policy forms part of Volvo Cars South Africa\u2019s people strategy to not only attract and retain the best people through generous and inclusive paid parental leave packages but also position Volvo Cars South Africa as an employer of choice to both existing and future employees,\u201d the statement concluded.<\/p>