A new paid leave policy aims to help military families find a better balance between work and life – and could help the Pentagon with retention and recruitment in the process.
A new directive addresses fertility treatment, pregnancy and postpartum recovery – issues that have long affected soldiers’ careers, marriages and home .
The new Parenthood, Pregnancy and Postpartum Army Directive was created after a dialogue with soldier mothers who were relieved to learn that those in position listened to their calls for changes.