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“I’m a strong advocate of providing benefits to parents, including paid parental leave. That’s why as a co-founder of Airbnb, I’ve ensured that we provide paid parental leave for all new parents. I’m myself a father of two young children. I understand the challenges of balancing work with parenthood, but I also recognize how parenthood can make employees more aware and efficient. Parenting builds patience and empathy, and those who are provided time to effectively parent become more effective employees.”
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Nathan Blecharczyk, Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer and Chairman of Airbnb China