And despite fathering four children, three with wife Laurene Powell Jobs and another from an earlier relationship (whom he acknowledged only after a court-ordered paternity test), Jobs seemingly never used his influence to change the debate over work-life balance. Apple’s new $5bn,175-acre headquarters in Cupertino, California will include weights and yoga rooms and medical and dental services, but no creche. Although on-site childcare is unusual in US corporations, it has been shown to boost employee retention. The company also plans to hire 10,000 seasonal workers for the summer months – a move that could help offset any impact of higher labour costs on its bottom line.
Apple’s new $5bn,175-acre headquarters in Cupertino, California will include weights and yoga rooms and medical and dental services, but no creche. Although on-site childcare is unusual in US corporations, it has been shown to boost employee retention. The company also plans to hire 10,000 seasonal workers for the summer months – a move that could help offset any impact of higher labour costs on its bottom line.