+360 media hits
45M OTS
100% coverage In the top 20 Italian publications
+3K social media mentions

BARILLA GROUP

Barilla Parental Leave Policy

We communicated the new Barilla policy, amplifying the company’s role as a leader in Italy towards cultural change for a better work-life balance.
2023Corporate Comunication
+360 media hits
45M OTS
100% coverage In the top 20 Italian publications
+3K social media mentions

BARILLA GROUP

Barilla Parental Leave Policy

We communicated the new Barilla policy, amplifying the company’s role as a leader in Italy towards cultural change for a better work-life balance.
2023Corporate Comunication

Barilla introduces new Global Parental Leave Policy to assists all parents.

We began by monitoring and analyzing the Italian and international landscape regarding parenthood and work-life balance to construct a positive and relevant storytelling framework around Barilla's new Parental Leave policy. By presenting the initiative as the latest step in Barilla's DE&I journey, we bolstered its reputation as a leader of change.

Challenge

Communicating the new Parental Leave policy as an integral part of Barilla's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion journey and its tangible commitment to gender equality. Crafting a positive storytelling narrative on a divisive issue for politics and public opinion.

Actions

Starting from the latest data on the challenges of parenthood in Italy, we managed to connect the contents of the new Parental Leave policy to Barilla's commitment to ensuring employees a better work-life balance. We consolidated Barilla Group's leadership role in diversity, equity, and inclusion. We gave our key messages broad and qualified visibility across all major Italian media outlets. The news has reignited the national debate on welfare and parenthood, with Barilla presented as a positive example.