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Matt Mullenweg
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Aug. 19, 2026, 7:03 a.m.
Automattic
Workplace Policies
employee support
Parenting at Work
remote work
Summary
The blog post describes a heartfelt reaction to a Slack message regarding Automattic's policy of flying in caregivers for employees with babies, highlighting the emotional impact of supportive workplace policies.
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