Swiggy, a leading player in food delivery and quick commerce, has introduced a ‘Paw-ternity’ policy to support employees with pet care and adoption.
“We are expanding our concept of parenthood to encompass pet parents as well,” said Girish Menon, Chief Human Resource Officer at Swiggy. “We are building upon our gender-neutral parental policy introduced in 2020, that offers significant paid leave for both primary and secondary carers, along with bonding leaves as well as time off for adoption, surrogacy, miscarriage, and IVF.” We are therefore happy to announce the Swiggy Paw-ternity Policy, which is effective immediately for all full-time staff.
As per the policy, employees will be granted an extra paid day off, beyond their annual leave allowance, to celebrate the arrival of their new furry friends at home. This initiative coincided with National Pet Day, observed on April 11th.
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In a blog post, Menon expressed, “Pet parents have the option to work from home during the settling-in period to offer comfort and support to their newest family member.”
Furthermore, pet parents are encouraged to utilize their casual or sick leave without reservation to tend to their pets’ needs. “Whether it’s for a routine vaccination or accompanying a sick or injured pet to a veterinary appointment, the policy empowers employees to take the necessary time off to care for their beloved companions,” Menon emphasized.
Swiggy will additionally provide bereavement leave for pet parents, offering employees the necessary time to mourn and recuperate from their loss.
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