Group 1 - JD.com announced rewards for children of frontline employees who were admitted to universities, including cash gifts, free campus delivery, and priority employment opportunities [1][2] - Many listed companies have introduced family-oriented benefits, such as flexible working arrangements, maternity subsidies, and educational allowances [2][4] - The sustainability of these benefits, their effectiveness, and fairness to other employees are questioned [3][12] Group 2 - Companies like Haidilao and Ctrip have developed comprehensive welfare systems for employees' families, which include housing subsidies and educational allowances [6][10] - Ctrip has implemented various maternity benefits since 2015, including transportation costs during pregnancy and subsidies for childbirth, with a total investment expected to reach 1 billion yuan [10] - The welfare policies are seen as a way to enhance talent attraction and employee loyalty, contributing to long-term business growth [7][12] Group 3 - The extension of welfare policies to employees' families is part of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) considerations, with a focus on employee well-being [9] - Companies are moving towards multi-layered and diversified welfare systems rather than one-time benefits, aiming to provide comprehensive support [10] - The effectiveness of these welfare policies in retaining employees and enhancing productivity remains uncertain, with some concerns about potential negative effects on employee motivation [12][13] Group 4 - There are concerns about the fairness of welfare policies, particularly if benefits are concentrated on employees with children, potentially alienating those without [12][14] - Companies like Ctrip emphasize inclusivity in their welfare policies, ensuring that all employees have equal opportunities for career development regardless of their parental status [14]