For employers
Reduced absenteeism:
Parents need to take less time off to care for sick children as breastfed babies will be healthier throughout their childhood. Increased productivity:With less absenteeism, work is not disrupted.
Improved staff morale:
You will enjoy better relations with your staff, resulting in a more motivated, committed and productive workforce.
Lower staff turnover:
Breastfeeding mothers are more likely to return to work and more likely to do so earlier if you support them to continue breastfeeding. This saves you the cost of replacing and training staff.
Positive corporate image:Staff and customers are more loyal to companies that have a family-friendly approach. This can result in greater productivity, easier staff recruitment, better public goodwill and higher shareholder value.
Cost-benefits:
Employers who support their employees to continue breastfeeding find that the savings in reduced absenteeism and recruitment costs far outweigh the cost of providing breaks and facilities for breastfeeding.
