August 29, 2006
The Workplace Flexibility 2010 News Roundup is a compilation of the latest news articles, reports and other materials related to workplace flexibility. The News Roundup appears twice-weekly. If you have questions about any of the items, please contact Jennifer Hedrick at jlh62@law.georgetown.edu.
Articles
Too Often, Family Leave Leaves Much to be Desired
"There is no nationwide policy that promises all parents time off after the birth of a child for care, recovery or bonding purposes. And there is no nationwide policy that provides paid leave for new parents. Therefore, many new parents must cobble together enough money and time to spend several weeks with newborns.”
Making a Job Work
"After quitting her job overseeing four Toys "R" Us stores to raise her newborn son, Allison O'Kelly took her Harvard MBA and designed a career she thought would let her excel in business and make time for kids. Her Cobb County-based venture, Mom Corps, aims to connect companies offering flexible work options with former CPAs, marketing specialists, lawyers and other professionals who took time out to become moms. Some of her client firms offer short-term project work. Others have three-day-a-week jobs that fit within "mom hours" when kids are at school.”
Transcripts
Rise of the Working Parent
"In addition to diners and rotary clubs, politicians may want to add playgrounds to their stumping grounds. That's where Amy Guberman and her husband were on a muggy Sunday morning in Washington, DC. The two-career couple were entertaining their 4-year-old and their toddler, so Guberman talked fast. She doesn't expect a chicken in every pot. She would however like to share pot pie occasionally, with her kids.”
Work-Life Balance
Ellen Galinsky of Families and Work Institute participated in a live chat on Washingtonpost.com to answers questions on how to achieve a “balance between work and life.”