On October 8, 2024, Oman Arab Business Council (OABC) held an inspiring HR Community event focused on Crafting Family-Friendly Policies. The session highlighted the significant benefits of such policies for companies and their employees.
Key insights included:
- Companies implementing family-friendly policies experience higher employee retention.
- Introducing mother-and-child-friendly services can reduce absenteeism by 9%.
- 51% of companies offering childcare solutions report increased profitability.
- 61% have become employers of choice after establishing childcare services.
- Programs supporting women’s health lead to fewer work errors and improved performance.
Thank you to all participants for contributing to a fruitful discussion! We look forward to continuing the conversation around creating supportive workplaces.