Initial situation and challenge
On September 27, 2020, Swiss voters went to the polls to vote on whether to guarantee two weeks of paternity leave. The bill was opposed in conservative circles and by some business leaders. In the run-up to the vote, IKEA Switzerland wanted to position itself as a company committed to a more unbiased society and demonstrate that it makes sense to offer a working environment that is more family-friendly.
IKEA had been offering six weeks of paternity leave since 2017 - and had positive experiences with this policy in terms of both its social and economic...