Itsu Great Portland Street
(Picture: Itsu)Itsu is to pay staff while they take time off for gender reassignment surgery and train managers to better support pregnant employees as part of a package of new “wellbeing measures” amid an industry-wide fight to attract and retain hospitality workers.
Employees at the London-based food-to-go chain will be given up to a month paid leave for gender transition procedures, as well as up to ten days a year for menopause leave and six months parental leave. Commuting and home deposit costs will also be supported for those wanting to move home.
