Why Merchants Bonding Company™ Is a Best Place for Working Parents
February 25, 2026
Balancing a career and family is one of the greatest challenges working parents face. The right workplace can make that balance possible. That is why Merchants Bonding Company™ has been named a Best Place for Working Parents for the fourth consecutive year.
Working parents need flexibility and practical support to succeed at both work and home. Merchants offers industry-leading, family-friendly policies designed to remove obstacles during life's most important transitions.
Family-Friendly Policies Include:
- Infants-in-the-Workplace Program - Full-time associates may bring their infant to work until six months of age, easing the transition back to work while allowing continued bonding during early development.
- Wellness Rooms - With Merchants' recent expansion, three dedicated wellness rooms ensure parents have private, accessible spaces to care for their children during the workday.
- Parental Leave - All parents receive two weeks of paid paternal leave and an additional eight weeks of paid maternal leave, providing meaningful time to focus on family when it matters most.
- Fertility Treatment Assistance - Merchants offers financial support for fertility treatments, covering up to $15,000 over a lifetime to help associates grow their families.
- Bereavement - In the event of the loss of a child or pregnancy, associates receive 10 and 5 days of paid leave, respectively, offering support during difficult seasons of life.
- Hybrid Work Schedule & Flexible Hours - A flexibility-first model includes 7.5-hour work days, 37.5-hour work weeks, and one remote day per week, saving over 100 hours per year. Associates may also choose work hours that best fit their schedules.
When working parents are supported, families thrive and businesses grow stronger. Merchants continues to prioritize the well-being of associates through policies that empower them to succeed at work and at home.