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Parental leave mentioned but no specific duration

This check looks for a specific, numeric duration wherever parental leave is mentioned on your site, such as '12 weeks paid'. Parental leave is mentioned here, but no specific duration was given, leaving a candidate unable to compare it against another employer's offer. Candidates comparing job offers weigh parental leave in weeks, so a vague phrase like 'generous parental leave' simply can't compete with a competitor's listing that states 'X weeks paid for all parents'. Leaving it vague reads as having something to hide, even when the actual policy is perfectly reasonable. Your people team should state the specific number of weeks paid, and who it applies to, such as all parents or just the primary carer. If your policy matches the industry standard, spelling out the actual number still outperforms a vague descriptor. This is a 30 minute edit once you know the figure.

Why this matters

Candidates comparing job offers weigh parental leave in weeks, so a vague phrase like 'generous parental leave' simply can't compete with a competitor's listing that states 'X weeks paid for all parents'. Leaving it vague reads as having something to hide, even when the actual policy is perfectly reasonable.

How to fix it

Your people team should state the specific number of weeks paid, and who it applies to, such as all parents or just the primary carer. If your policy matches the industry standard, spelling out the actual number still outperforms a vague descriptor. This is a 30 minute edit once you know the figure.