At Pullman, we’ve always believed that looking after our people goes beyond the workplace. Careers matter, but so do families. That’s why we’re proud to launch our new paternity leave policy: giving new dads four working weeks of fully paid leave to spend with their families.
Why This Matters
Across the UK, statutory paternity leave is still limited to two weeks, usually paid at less than £200 a week.
This often leads to men returning to work much earlier than they’d like, missing out on those first milestones and putting extra pressure on mums during the early weeks.
We want to change that. By introducing four weeks of paid paternity leave, Pullman is raising the standard and giving our people the chance to be present at home without financial worry.
What a Dad Can Earn in His Baby’s First Two Weeks
The Bigger Picture
Research shows that when fathers take more time off after the birth of a child, the benefits ripple out far beyond the family home. Children develop stronger bonds, mums get more support, and teams come back to work feeling more balanced and focused.* Countries across Europe have shown how powerful proper paternity leave can be and we think it’s time UK employers stepped up too.
“We know that the early days of parenthood are precious, but too often financial pressures and restrictions mean dads can’t take the time they’d like. By offering four weeks fully paid paternity leave, we’re removing that barrier. It’s about giving families the support they deserve and showing that at Pullman, we value people as much as performance,” said Sean Derrig, HR Manager.
Our Commitment To People
This is more than just policy. It’s about reinforcing our commitment to our people at Pullman through impactful ways we can support them. We want our people to thrive in their careers and their personal lives. By offering enhanced paternity leave in the UK, we’re making a clear statement: family comes first.
This is just one step. We’ll carry on looking at how we can support wellbeing and make Pullman a place where people feel looked after as employees and as parents.
*Source: www.fatherhoodinstitute.org
