Fathers play a critical role in shaping the lives of their children, teaching them both values and life skills. Modern fathers are much more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, not just as providers but also by offering emotional support and guidance to their families.
Consumer health company Kenvue has embraced this role that modern fathers play and has made efforts to provide their employees a work climate that emphasizes work-life balance. For senior business development manager of Kenvue Philippines Jeg Garcia – a first-time dad involved in parenting, the work flexibility Kenvue provides is vital in helping him in his fatherhood journey.
“Both the company and my work team have wholeheartedly supported me in prioritizing time with my family, especially during the initial months of this new phase. Even upon my return to work, my team continues to offer that flexibility, particularly when unexpected family matters require my immediate attention,” he shared.
This extends not just in the workplace but also in their personal lives. “Kenvue truly stands out in its support for fathers like myself. I know that my family’s healthcare needs are covered with comprehensive medical benefits. It also provides educational assistance and a health care account for outpatient needs, prioritizing our well-being,” Glenn Mutuc, Jr., North Luzon — North GMA field execution manager shared.
Moreover, the company’s parental leave and flexible work arrangements empower parents to participate in their children’s lives actively. These policies enable me to be a hands-on parent and fully participate in the significant milestones of my child’s life,” he added.
Fathers also bring their unique experiences to the workplace, influencing how they approach their work and enabling them to contribute in unique ways. “Becoming a father to a child with special needs has influenced my perspective on life and my approach to leadership—it made me more empathic towards the unique needs of my team and customers; it helped me develop strong problem-solving abilities that helped me navigate challenging situations; and it ignited a strong desire within me to make a meaningful impact through our work at Kenvue,” shares Nill Patrick Arroyo, General Trade and Resellers associate director of Kenvue Philippines.
And with parents becoming more involved in their child’s development, dads like Jeg “look forward to leveraging Kenvue’s wealth of knowledge and expertise in childcare to enable parents to provide the best care and development for their children.” The company also offers fathers up to 12 weeks of parental leave to give them more time to care for their newborns, allowing them to strengthen their family relationships.
As Kenvue Philippines celebrates fathers this June, the company honors the extraordinary power of fatherhood in all its forms.
