Standard Chartered gives 20-week paternity, adoption leave to all employees

The Standard Chartered Bank on Wednesday announced that a 20-week paternity and adoption leave will be given to employees globally as part of its inclusion drive.

In a statement, the bank said that the leave will be made available irrespective of gender, relationship status, or how a child comes to permanently join an employee’s family.

Effective September 1, the new HR policy was part of the company’s commitment to fostering an…