Nathan Peart, managing director at Major, Lindsey & Africa, says firms must move with the times when it comes to arrangements for prospective parents
Parental leave continues to be a conversation at the forefront of law firm policy development, but it still has a long way to go to reflect the modern norm. As firms examine the changes in the way we work and develop policy that reflects local customs but still aligns with a firm’s ethos, it is also important to remember the people at the centre of this policy – prospective parents.In a recent survey conducted by Major, Lindsey & Africa looking at associates’ experiences of parental leave among Global 100 firms, 71% of respondents had already taken parental leave and 64% planned to take it in the future. These statistics are significant in showing how impactful parental policy is to the associate ranks.
