Trip.com Group introduces additional three days of paid childcare leave

Trip.com Group has announced an expansion of its family-friendly policies, introducing an additional three days of paid childcare leave for employees with children under 18 years old.

This initiative, which takes effect immediately, is expected to benefit over 10,000 employees globally, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting working parents and promoting work-life balance.

The expansion of childcare leave is part of Trip.com Group’s ongoing efforts to create a more inclusive workplace, complementing a range of existing benefits, such as childcare subsidies, hybrid work arrangements, and even on-site childcare support.

The additional three days of childcare leave apply even to parents of older children, ensuring flexibility and support for employees at different stages of parenthood.

Previously, employees’ childcare leave entitlement varied by country, depending on local statutory benefits.

The new policy provides a globally consistent enhancement, giving all eligible employees more time to care for their children without compromising their professional responsibilities.

A spokesperson from Trip.com Group’s HR team, said: “Raising a child requires more than just financial support—it involves time, care, and a strong support system.

“By enhancing our childcare leave policy, we aim to give parents the flexibility they need to be present for their children while maintaining their careers.”

Bingxing Zhou, an employee based in Shanghai, said: “I’m really happy to hear that we now have three additional childcare days.

“As children grow, they actually need more quality time with their parents.

“I’m glad I can spend more time with my kid doing meaningful things, while still maintaining a balance with work.”

Others mentioned that the extra childcare leave helps parents even after the newborn stage.

Jessica Lai from the Singapore office, said: “There’s already some focus on maternity and paternity leave locally, but this new childcare policy is a great step forward.

“It shows the company understands that parents need time and flexibility to care for their kids even at later stages.”

Annwen Bristow, from the UK office, said: “Being a working mother, having to leave work suddenly to pick up an unwell child happens all too often.

“This new initiative reduces the stress of having to do this, and prioritises my child. Very appreciated!”