The measure, which is expected to be introduced in April next year, will benefit around 12,000 employees and comes as the government faces pressure to lead the way in providing family-friendly workplaces.

Responding to unionists' calls for more targeted policies, Secretary for Civil Service Ingrid Yeung did not rule out granting more days in the future but stressed that her bureau had to strike a balance between staff morale and operational needs.

So how does Hong Kong compare to other parts of the world? And which sectors are most family-friendly?

After 9:45, we speak to a doctor about an ongoing norovirus outbreak in Shenzhen.


9:05am-9:45am: Childcare leave for parents with toddlers
9:05am-9:30am: Cheryl Chui, Assistant Professor at the Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong
9:30am-9:45am: Dr Quratulain Zaidi, Registered Clinical Psychologist, MindNLife Psychology


9:45am-10:00am: Norovirus outbreak in Shenzhen

9:45am-10:00am: Dr Aaron Lee, Family Doctor