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Host Anne Sparaco discusses innovative leave programs with Maria Trapenasso, Senior Vice President at NFP. They explore various types of leave beyond the traditional ones, such as menopause leave, grandparental leave, and expanded bereavement leave, highlighting their importance for employee well-being and retention. Trapenasso emphasizes the need for inclusive and equitable leave policies that consider diverse employee needs and comply with legal regulations.
Maria M. Trapenasso is the Senior Vice President, National Practice Leader of Human Capital Solutions for NFP. Maria leads NFP’s HR consulting practice and offers clients strategic HR guidance to create solutions that exemplify an organization’s culture and values. Her expertise is in the areas of leave management, compliance, HR audits and strategic organizational development, and she has extensive expertise in assisting start-ups create a solid HR infrastructure to accommodate rapid growth and expansion.
Looking to attract and retain talent, more employers are coming up with out-of-the-box perks to woo and keep talent—and are often helping employees and even reinforcing their brand along the way.
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