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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 30 MIN

#45: Parental Leave As A Strategy: Lessons From Mastercard’s Former Chief People Officer Michael Fraccaro

from The False Tradeoff · host Parentaly

Former Mastercard Chief People Officer Michael Fraccaro recently retired after a decades-long career in HR leadership. So why did he immediately say yes to advising Parentaly? Becoming a grandfather sparked a renewed commitment to supporting employees as they expand their families. This interview is full of advice for HR leaders about how leave has evolved, why second-time parents are a retention risk, and the small changes managers can make that go a long way.Connect with us on LinkedIn: Parentaly | Allison Whalen | Jenna VassalloLearn more about our parental leave programs: How We Help | Contact UsKeep in touch with Parentaly: Podcast newsletter | Monthly newsletter

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Former Mastercard Chief People Officer Michael Fraccaro recently retired after a decades-long career in HR leadership. So why did he immediately say yes to advising Parentaly? Becoming a grandfather sparked a renewed commitment to supporting employees as they expand their families. This interview is full of advice for HR leaders about how leave has evolved, why second-time parents are a retention risk, and the small changes managers can make that go a long way. Connect with us on LinkedIn: P...

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