Rosewood Hotel launches global 16-week fully paid parental leave

Rosewood Hotel Group announced on Sunday the launch of its global parental leave policy, offering 16 weeks of fully paid parental leave benefits to eligible employees in its corporate offices and managed properties. 

The policy, which applies to all employee levels, officially took effect on January 1st of this year, and the group stated that it supplements local statutory parental leave policies. 

If the statutory paid parental leave in a specific region is less than 16 weeks, the group will subsidize the difference, ensuring that eligible employees receive their full basic salary for the entire leave period.

Sonia Cheng Chi-man, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group, said that the hospitality industry is fundamentally people-centric.

"This new policy demonstrates the group's firm commitment to putting our philosophy into action, supporting our employees as they enter the important life stage of parenthood," she said.

Cheng added that it is a crucial measure for promoting a fair workplace culture and enhancing family well-being, which also helps strengthen the company's long-term resilience. 

She further noted that as the group continues its global expansion, its standards for supporting employees must also evolve and improve.