You can put being a parent near the top of the list of the world’s toughest jobs. Raising kids requires saintlike levels of patience and perseverance. Being a working parent means having 2 full-time jobs.
For too many parents, working full-time can feel like a tug of war between being there for your family and providing for them.
One in five parents in India navigate parenting challenges according to a CBSE survey.
It’s no wonder parental and caregiver burnout are so common.
At Fidelity, we know it takes a village to raise children and to build financial stability. That’s why we offer family-friendly workplace benefits. We know that when working parents have the benefits, support, and resources they need, they have less stress at work and at home. That translates into healthier families and greater productivity. That’s why working parents love Fidelity’s benefits.
What employee benefits does Fidelity Investments India provide for parents?
If you’re trying to start or raise your family, Fidelity has multiple benefits to meet you where you are and help you and your family achieve your goals. That’s why we offer a unique combination of paid parental leave, childcare assistance benefits, a comprehensive day care program and adoption assistance for its employees.
Abhimanyu mentions:
“The Parenting Benefit significantly enhanced our family bonds and emotional well-being during the early days of our son's life. As first-time parents, it was invaluable to have the time to be with our family and care for our little one.
The Daycare Benefit offers a significant advantage by providing access to a wide range of daycare options. This flexibility and peace of mind were invaluable as we navigated our new responsibilities.”
Starting Your Family: In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Benefits
Becoming a parent is sometimes an expensive, multiyear effort, especially when you need to turn to IVF or adoption. One minute, your heart can swell with joy, and another minute, it feels like your heart is breaking into a thousand shards.
The IVF process can be an emotional roller coaster—you shouldn’t have to worry about finances on top of that. That’s why Fidelity’s IVF benefit offers fertility treatments including IVF up to INR 200,000 per individual during a policy period of one year.
Starting Your Family: Adoption Assistance Benefits
IVF isn’t always an option, which is why Fidelity also provides adoption assistance benefits which include time off as well as financial assistance up to INR 75,000 to cover expenses incurred during the adoption process.
Bonding with Your Child: Paid Parental Leave Benefits
The first few hours, days, weeks and months you have with your child are some of the most precious—and fleeting—periods you’ll share. At Fidelity, we want you and your child to have the time you need to recover and to bond.
Birthing parents get 7 months of paid parental leave along with an option to take 3 additional months of unpaid newborn care leave to give you ample time for bonding with your child.
Giving birth isn’t just a miracle of life—it’s dangerous and difficult too. It takes time and effort to recover, not to mention getting used to being a mom. Those first few months are a critical time to heal, adjust, and celebrate.
It’s not just moms who benefit from paid parental leave—dads get two weeks of paid time off till the child turns one year of age. This gives the new parents flexibility to plan their parenting journey.
Our associate, Srimanikandan shares his experience:
"As a Father, Fidelity has given me enough time to bond with my new born and support my partner and contribute to Work-life balance. It has also helped me to assist my partner during her postpartum period by sharing responsibilities, leading to a more balanced lifestyle and better overall well-being."
Caring for Your Child: Daycare and Childcare Allowance
At Fidelity, we understand that balancing work and parenthood can be challenging, which is why our daycare benefit is designed to provide parents with peace of mind. Our high-quality daycare tie ups offer a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for children, allowing parents to focus on their work without worrying about childcare. With convenient locations, extended hours, and a focus on early childhood development, our daycare support ensures that children receive the care and attention they need while parents can seamlessly manage their professional responsibilities. This benefit not only reduces the stress of finding reliable childcare but also fosters a work environment where parents feel supported and valued.
Our young mother Jeno mentions,
“People say it’s difficult getting back to work after a maternity break. However, I have been amazed at how the company has supported me in so many ways to help me balance work and home needs. For instance, Fidelity Investments India’s daycare policy and childcare allowance have helped me take care of my children while enabling me to focus on work.”
We also recognize that every family’s needs are different. For women employees with children under the age of three who do not use the daycare facility, we offer the option of a childcare allowance. This benefit provides financial support to help with childcare expenses, giving parents greater flexibility in choosing the best care arrangement for their little ones.
When Vrinda talks about her experience, she mentions,
“Fidelity’s child care benefits have honestly been a lifesaver for me as a mom. Having my child's day care costs covered means I don’t have to stress about juggling childcare and work. It’s given me the flexibility to grow in my career without the constant worry of whether my little one is taken care of. I feel supported, seen, and truly valued here—it makes a huge difference knowing my company has my back both at work and at home”
Giving You the Flexibility You Need to be a Working Parent
Flexible work arrangements are essential for working parents. After all, your kids won’t wait to get a fever or sprain an ankle until it’s most convenient for you.
We offer a series of time off options including annual leave, casual leave and sick leave and, when you hit an employee milestone (like 10 years at Fidelity), you get an additional 5 days off that year. Plus, you get to roll over 45 days of earned annual leave from year to year.
Fidelity’s hybrid work schedule gives working parents the flexibility they need to juggle demands at home and at work. Fidelity has employees in the office twoweeks per month right now.
Relieving Your Stress: Employee Assistance Program
At Fidelity, employee well-being is a top priority, and our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a key part of that commitment. The EAP provides confidential, professional support to employees and their families, helping them navigate personal and work-related challenges. Whether it’s counseling for mental health, stress management, financial advice, or legal guidance, the EAP offers expert assistance to ensure employees have the resources they need to thrive. With 24/7 access to trained professionals and a range of services tailored to individual needs, this benefit empowers employees to take charge of their well-being while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Other resources for connecting with other parents
As a parent, sometimes what you need is to connect with other parents who know what it’s like to have another sleepless night with the baby or live with an angsty preteen. One of Fidelity’s affinity groups MultiGen helps parents and caregivers create a collaborative community and share the successes and failures of being working parents or caregivers.
Working parents, Find your Fidelity here
Wherever you are on your parenting journey, Fidelity’s family-friendly workplace benefits meet you there.
With Fidelity at your side, you have the resources you need to start and grow your family—and help them flourish, no matter what hurdles await. Because when you feel cared for as an employee, you can care for your family.
