M&M Launches Five-Year Policy to Support Women Employees in Motherhood Journey

Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) introduces a new policy to support women employees in their motherhood journey. The policy covers key life stages of motherhood - pre-childbirth (1 year), maternity (1 year), and post-maternity (3 years).

The policy includes several unique features, such as six months of flexible work and a 24-month hybrid work option from the base location for women employees after childbirth. The policy also allows women employees to travel with their child (up to 2 years of age) along with a caregiver for critical work-related overnight domestic travel.

M&M's new policy is the best among manufacturing companies, which offer an average of 2.4 months of support to women employees in their motherhood journey. The policy is aimed at attracting and retaining female talent and making manufacturing a more woman-friendly industry.

Ruzbeh Irani, President of Mahindra Group's HR division, emphasized their commitment to retain and bring gender diversity and ensure women experience complete job security and work-life balance. He added that their decision to implement a five-year approach stems from insights gained by actively listening to women employees at all levels, embracing a more comprehensive perspective.

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Key Features of M&M's New Policy

• Five-year support for women employees in their motherhood journey.

• Six months of flexible work and a 24-month hybrid work option from the base location after childbirth.

• Option to travel with child (up to 2 years of age) along with a caregiver for critical work-related overnight domestic travel.

Impact of New Policy

M&M's new policy is expected to have a positive impact on the company's ability to attract and retain female talent. It is also expected to make manufacturing a more woman-friendly industry.

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Companies like Tata Sons are also implementing flexible policies to retain female employees during various life stages. Tata Sons, one of India's largest conglomerates, has been a pioneer in offering supportive policies for women employees. In addition to 18 months of half-pay, half-day post-maternity support, Tata Sons offers women employees the flexibility to choose their working hours. Employees who have completed five years of service are also eligible for a year's leave for various caregiving responsibilities.

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