US president praises Patagonia’s family-friendly policies
27/04/2015
He said: “Patagonia employees don’t have to choose between paying the bills and seeking their kids shine in the class play. And that means that worker will do whatever it takes to help the company succeed the next time out, because they know Rose and others at the top are looking out for them.”
Patagonia CEO Rose Marcario said she shared the gratitude with Malinda Chouinard, who has made Patagonia a great place for families, and Anita Furtaw, who developed an the child development programme for the Ventura headquarters 30 years ago.
She said: “We’re happy to serve as a model for other companies who want to do the right thing by their employees. It’s a necessary element of doing business in our time. To support our families, Patagonia provides company-paid healthcare and sick time for all employees, paid maternity and paternity leave, access to on-site childcare for many employees, and financial support to those who do not have access, among other benefits.”
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