The disclosure was made known by the Human Resources
Director for Unilever West Africa, Ola Ehinmoro, in a statement.
Speaking on the policies that are anchored on maximising
productivity and work-life balance, Ehinmoro said the policies were made to
meet the aspirations of the company’s employees regarding their diverse needs
and priorities.
According to him, the policies embody six core areas that
include maternal and paternal leave, menstrual leave, lactation and crèche
facilities, hybrid working model, people with special abilities, and engagement
initiatives.
The firm stated that while the policies covered all
employees, special attention was given to the female gender as part of making
the workplace as comfortable as it could be for them.
He said, “Putting into consideration the challenges that
come with childbirth, the transition to parenthood and the importance of
family, the company offers generous maternity and paternity leave beyond legal
requirements as expectant mothers are entitled to 16 weeks of maternity leave,
while fathers receive three weeks of paternity leave.
“Nursing mothers in the company are also provided with
onsite crèche and lactation rooms to enable them to care for their babies and
children while engaging in impactful work.”
He also said that as part of its flexibility measures to
enable emotional, physical, and psychological balance for female employees
during their menstrual period, the company allows for a one-day menstrual leave
for them to rest and recuperate.
According to Ehinmoro, the flexibility also extended to
working arrangements for all employees with the hybrid structure that allows
for three days on-site and two days’ work from home.
“The company also provides allowances to support remote work
and boasts offices that are equipped with the best digital tools to facilitate
seamless collaboration and productivity,” he added.
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