[mullen]

This is dumb. As others have pointed out, all it does is use peer pressure to decide what the "proper amount" of Paternity Leave is. Netflix is probably such a pressure cooker that when people need to and want to take Paternity Leave, they won't take it for fear of upsetting the group and losing their jobs. Managers will abuse it just to keep productivity up.

Want to be a progressive company? Clearly define how long Paternity Leave is, make it generous, tell employees to take it and order managers not to harass employees that do. Don't do nebulous HR policies that just end up confusing people. Make it so that people can take a couple of 2 week vacations a year without worrying about their jobs, that would help too.

[dglass]

"Netflix is probably..."

All you're doing is speculating. If people don't like these policies then they have the power to leave.

[plonh]

That is a contentless rebuttal. Obviously people choose among their options. That doesn't mean the options are optimal or efficient.

[jms703]

I don't think you know what you're talking about. As one who works for a company with an unlimited policy, I'm enjoying it, taking full advantage, and am getting things done.

[plonh]

How do you define "full"?