Swiggy Launches Special Policies for Pet Parent Employees
Food delivery partner platform, Swiggy launched the ‘Paw-ternity’ Policy for its employees on 11th April 2024 on the occasion of National Pet Day to honor the role of pet parents.
Swiggy, the renowned food delivery partner platform, has garnered praise and admiration for its latest initiative aimed at supporting its employees who are pet parents. On the occasion of National Pet Day, Swiggy unveiled its innovative 'Paw-ternity' Policy, which extends additional benefits and support to employees with pets.
Building upon its existing gender-neutral parental policy introduced in 2020, Swiggy's 'Paw-ternity' Policy acknowledges the significance of pet parenthood and underscores the company's commitment to inclusivity and employee well-being.
According to the new policy:
- Employees will be granted an extra paid day off to welcome their pets home, in addition to their annual leaves.
- Pet parents have the option to work from home to facilitate their pet's adjustment and comfort in their new environment.
- Casual or sick leave can be utilized by pet parents without hesitation to attend to the needs of their pets.
- Bereavement leave now covers the loss of pets, allowing pet parent employees the time to grieve and recover from the loss.
The introduction of the 'Paw-ternity' Policy reflects Swiggy's understanding that parenthood manifests in various forms, including the nurturing and care of pets, which hold immense significance for many individuals.
In a separate incident highlighting the profound bond between humans and animals, a tragic incident unfolded in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra, underscoring the lengths to which people go to ensure the safety and well-being of animals.
On the evening of April 9, 2024, a cat, believed to be a pet, fell into an abandoned well in Wakadi village of Ahmednagar. Efforts to rescue the cat led to a harrowing ordeal, as six individuals, including the cat's owner and family members, became trapped in the well's sludge.
Despite rescue efforts by the Ahmednagar Municipal Corporation utilizing suction pumps, earthmovers, and ambulances, five individuals tragically lost their lives due to drowning in the sludge. One survivor, Vijay Kale, was successfully rescued and is undergoing treatment in a hospital, where he is in stable condition.
While the fate of the cat remains uncertain, the incident serves as a poignant reminder of the deep bond between humans and animals, prompting commendation for the efforts made to safeguard the lives of both.
