In a bid to support its employees’ journeys into parenthood, Accenture in India has rolled out an adoption-assistance programme. Spearheaded by Lakshmi C, managing director and lead – HR, Accenture India, the initiative aims to provide financial aid for adoption-related expenses, facilitating a more inclusive environment within the company.
Under this programme, each Accenture employee can benefit from financial assistance for adoption expenses on two separate occasions, as detailed in a recent company statement.
This move underscores Accenture’s commitment to bolstering its existing support mechanisms for employees who are parents or aspiring parents. The programme aligns with the company’s broader initiatives to assist employees at various stages of their parenting journeys.
In addition to the adoption- assistance programme, Accenture in India offers industry-leading parental leave options, medical- insurance support, access to childcare facilities, and various employee communities and resource groups. This comprehensive support framework underscores the company’s dedication to fostering a nurturing workplace environment for its employees.
Accenture has been recognised for its efforts to support the hormonal health of its employees as part of its endeavour to create an inclusive workplace culture.
Recently, the company implemented the accreditation — ‘Henpicked: Menopause in the Workplace.’ The initiatives introduced by Accenture to ensure employees’ hormonal health and overall well-being, include a digital healthcare app that helps and supports those undergoing early parenthood, menopause or fertility issues. Employees are able to receive advice from menopause experts through chat and virtual consultations.
The move acknowledges Accenture’s dedication to addressing menopause as an important workplace issue and implementing effective policies and practices around the same.
