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Business activities touch the lives of billions of working parents and children, both in a company’s own operations and global supply chains. The COVID-19 pandemic has thrown into sharp relief the need for comprehensive Government and business policies that protect and support workers and their families during and after the crisis. Family-friendly policies (FFPs) — including paid parental and sick leave, breastfeeding support, affordable and quality childcare, flexible work arrangements and access to minimum social protection measures — are essential in this regard.

Such policies have proven beneficial to children and working parents, especially women, and the business benefits are clear as well.Co-organized with UNICEF, this special UN Global Compact Academy session convenes companies and experts to share their reasons and examples to illustrate the value of family-friendly workplaces and the varied ways businesses of all sizes can implement policies to support their employees with families. Participants should expect to receive insights from this session on how to develop effective strategies to design and implement family-friendly policies and guidance on how these policies will enhance core business objectives.