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Getting away from the cult of motherhood: Why paternity leave is so important
In a country where paid maternity leave is not even part of our national policy, this little debate - and all the bravado that went with it - may seem like merely a distraction from the bigger issue, but paternity leave is incredibly symbolic. Equity for women in the workplace is never going to happen if there aren't changes in the family structure, and by that I mean fathers who are active participants in the care of their children. From Here to Paternity (Leave)
A 21st Century Workplace for Today's Working Families
As our demographics continue to shift, more and more employers are beginning to understand that their workers will only perform at their best, and stick around for the long haul, if they don't have to sneak around, or pretend that they don't have meaningful lives outside of the office.Prioritizing the needs of working families, and empowering women in our workplaces is not only good for American families, it increases productivity, boosts worker retention, and adds to the strength of our economy.
For Workers, Less Flexible Companies
While more employers say they are offering flexible work arrangements - like working from home, starting and ending the days a bit earlier or later - they are still typically offered only to certain employees, and are often informally negotiated with a sympathetic manager, workplace experts say. Workplace Flexibility Still a Myth to Most 2014 National Study of Employers
More proof that flexibility programs work
A new study compared similar groups of employees within one company on the benefits of flexible work. Employees who were included in the pilot program were much more likely to feel they had control over their schedules, greater support from their supervisors for their personal lives, and enough time to spend with their families. Study: Cutting work-family conflict helps workers, companies
Are you more stressed at home than at work?
In a newly released study in the Journal of Science and Medicine, researchers carefully examined the levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, of a variety of workers throughout the day. The data clearly showed that both men and women are significantly less stressed out at work than they are at home.
Does Having a Family Mean Getting Fired?
Nearly half of all working parents fear that family responsibilities could get them fired, according to a survey released by Bright Horizons Family Solutions. Surveys like this help underscore the plight of working parents who feel caught between a rock and a hard place. People need to make money, many people want to have children, the two shouldn't be mutually exclusive.
Resilient employees likely to be physically healthier and more productive
When considering productivity" Increasing hours and individual workloads isn't a long-term, sustainable solution." According to Professor Cary Cooper, it is supportive working cultures that are key to increasing productivity, with a focus on building employee well-being and resilience.
The Commencement Speech Parents Need to Hear
Millennials have been urged to speak up throughout their lives, but never has it been so important for other generations to listen. Before the 2014 graduates embark on their collective journey into workplaces still struggling to adapt to changing demographics, senior generations would benefit by heeding advice from the Millennials' perspective.
Don't Ignore the Cultural Perks Millennials Crave on the Job
According to the Society for Human Resource Management, millennials will comprise almost one-half of the workforce by 2015 and 75 percent by 2025. More than any other generation, Gen Y is made up of job hoppers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the average tenure of a millennial in a position is a mere 4.4 years. Perhaps the reason millennials are jumping from company to company is because organizations aren't keyed into the perks these young workers want the most.
Chances are, you don't get enough sleep, and you might not even be realizing it. Even worse, have you succumbed to the modern tendency to brag about how rarely you get a full eight hours of shuteye? Here are five science-based reasons to quit reading this column and get some sleep.
Does the influence of time & place management policies differ by worker family care responsibilities?
TPM policies have positive effects on work engagement and organizational commitment for workers with care responsibilities for older adults, and positive effects on job satisfaction for workers with care responsibilities for children. TPM policies do not have significant effects on any of the three outcomes (work engagement, organizational commitment, and job satisfaction) for workers with sandwich or exceptional care responsibilities.
Diversity & Inclusion in Asia 2014 Conference - Driving Competitive Advantage
Community Business' flagship 'Diversity & Inclusion in Asia 2014 Conference - Driving Competitive Advantage' is taking place on 11 -12 November 2014 in Hong Kong. Early details of the event, including the programme, are available on the Conference website. This Conference as the leading forum for discussion of diversity and inclusion issues in Asia.
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