It's getting easier for new mums to go back to work
Firms are outdoing each other in benefits and leave entitlements; some offer more than the mandatory minimum in maternity leave
Singapore
FAMILY-friendly practices at the workplace are becoming commonplace, as companies try to encourage new mothers to return to work. Some have even gone above and beyond the mandatory maternity-leave requirements to retain their talents.
One company that made headlines recently is Standard Chartered, which announced on Monday that its Singapore-based employees will soon enjoy 20 weeks of paid maternity leave, up from the standard 16 weeks.
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