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Laing O\u2019Rourke<\/a> introduces new equal parental leave policy\u00a0which will give all employees access to six months\u2019 leave on full pay, as well as a new pregnancy loss policy<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
From October, every employee – including parents who adopt or welcome a baby via surrogacy – will have access to six months\u2019 parental leave on full pay<\/a>, across the UK and Australia.<\/div>\n

New pregnancy loss policy effective immediately<\/h3>\n
As well as this, a new pregnancy loss policy has been introduced – effective immediately – that provides paid leave for any employee who has suffered, or whose partner or surrogate has suffered, a loss of pregnancy.<\/div>\n
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The new equal parenting policy \u2013 any gender, any birth, any child<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 will be matched by additional industry-leading benefits in both operating markets, in line with local regulations and requirements.<\/p>\n

Rae Avatar Barnett, leader of the People function in Europe said: “We believe that families, whatever their structure, should be entitled to spend valuable time together with a new child.<\/p>\n

“And in the case of pregnancy loss, take the time they need away from work.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis industry-leading approach to equal parenting will allow us to create better gender balance and shape an organisation that attracts, supports and retains the most talented people.”<\/a><\/p>\n

‘Flexible workplaces are workplaces where all people thrive’<\/h3>\n

Helen Fraser, leader of the People function in Australia, said:<\/p>\n

“These changes recognise our values around caring for our people, especially at significant stages of their lives.<\/p>\n

“In 2011 we led the industry here in Australia when we launched a policy that provided our people with 18 weeks full pay and 8 weeks half pay and I am delighted to see us once again raise the bar in introducing 26 weeks paid leave for new parents.\u201d<\/p>\n

50-50 balance between men and women by 2033<\/h3>\n

“Laing O\u2019Rourke is committed to a 50-50 balance between men and women by 2033, and this approach demonstrates our commitment to gender equality<\/a> and eliminating unconscious biases that may exist in our business.”<\/p>\n

CEO, Ray O\u2019Rourke said: “When I joined the industry more than 50 years ago, I saw my own role as the traditional family breadwinner.<\/p>\n

Value modern and diverse family structures<\/h3>\n

“The world is now a very different place, and we value modern and diverse family structures and new opportunities that balance careers and childcare.<\/p>\n

“I\u2019ve always been an advocate for innovation and modern methods of construction, and those approaches should not just be in the technical ways we work \u2013 but in the ways we recruit, deploy, reward, and support our people.<\/p>\n

Laing O\u2019Rourke will take care of your career<\/h3>\n

“One thing remains the same as when I became a parent, it\u2019s the most common, most disruptive life event for most of our people \u2013 in a good way! So why wouldn\u2019t the business do everything it can to support people fairly during this change.<\/p>\n

“No matter who you are or how your family comes about, at Laing O\u2019Rourke we\u2019ll take care of your career while you do what needs to be done at home.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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