BROOMFIELD, Colo., Sept. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Noodles &
Company (NASDAQ: NDLS), known for serving classic noodle, zoodle
and pasta dishes from around the world, today announced a unique
addition to its Life@Noodles benefits initiative, which aims to
make Noodles & Company one of the best places to work in the
fast-casual industry. Effective Jan. 1,
2019, qualifying expecting and postpartum mothers will be
able to phase-out and phase-in to their maternity leave, allowing
them to work an 80 percent schedule the four weeks before and the
four weeks after maternity leave while receiving 100 percent
pay.
Research shows that after giving birth, one in nine women
experience postpartum depression, in addition to sleep deprivation
and difficulty managing breastfeeding. Reentering the work world
too quickly can increase work-related concerns and compound those
issues. Phasing out of maternity leave allows mothers time to
balance their work and personal lives and creates a work
environment where employees can thrive.
"Transitioning to and from maternity leave can be a difficult
time for mothers. Through our Life@Noodles initiative, we strive to
make that adjustment easier for our team members," said
Dave Boennighausen, chief executive
officer of Noodles & Company. "This phase-out, phase-in
program, which is unavailable elsewhere in the fast-casual
industry, added to our already robust maternity, paternity and
adoption benefits and reflects our commitment to nourishing and
inspiring our Noodles & Company team. Our team members work
hard for us, and we want to express our gratitude by offering
top-of-the-line benefits that support them in and out of the
workplace."
Other family-focused benefits offered at Noodles & Company
include:
- Six weeks of fully paid maternity leave and expanded parental
leave.
- Adoption assistance of up to $10,000.
- Breast milk shipment during business travel.
- Flexible time off for corporate team members.
Additional ways Noodles & Company supports all its employees
include student loan debt assistance and competitive standard
benefits, such as dental and vision coverage, employee assistance
programs, and 401(k) retirement plans. Additionally, assistant
general managers and above can take advantage of Noodles &
Company's medical and life insurance and disability coverage
offerings.
To learn more about career opportunities and perks at Noodles
& Company, visit Noodles.com/careers/perks.
About Noodles & Company
Since 1995, Noodles &
Company has been serving noodles your way, from noodles and flavors
that you know and love, to new ones you're about to discover for
the first time. From indulgent Wisconsin Mac & Cheese to
good-for-you Zoodles, Noodles serves a world of flavor in every
bowl. Made up of more than 450 restaurants and 10,000 passionate
team members, Noodles is dedicated to nourishing and inspiring
every guest who walks through the door. To learn more or find the
location nearest you, visit www.noodles.com.
Media Contact
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Moore
Press@noodles.com
720-214-1971
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