June 13, 2006
Articles
In 'Family Friendly' Workplaces, Singles Feel Overlooked
"More than half of America's childless singles feel put-upon - whether it be because of fewer benefits, longer hours, mandatory overtime, or less flexible vacation - by their married and child-rearing co-workers. As part of his own remedy, [Jerry] Steinberg started an international social club for childless couples and singles called NO KIDDING!, where Steinberg holds the eminent office of ‘Founding Non-Father.’” Mentions Joan Williams.
As Gas Prices Rise, More Work from Home
"Rising gas prices are reviving employees' interest in telecommuting as a way to cut costs. About 36 percent of telecommuting customer service agents say gas prices have driven their decision to work at home, according to a new survey of nearly 2,000 at-home call center agents by LiveOps, which contracts with call center agents. Another study, by the Society for Human Resource Management, found that offering telecommuting options is among the top five approaches being used by companies to help employees deal with gas prices.”
'Nice Job! Now Get Outta Town!'
"In an age when surveys show that many Americans routinely forgo some or all of their allotted vacation, either by choice or necessity, Press's "enough's enough" attitude offers a gleam of hope to employment specialists. Some see signs that a pervasive all-work-and-no-play mentality may be shifting. ‘Major corporations are recognizing that vacation time is intrinsic to the mental and physical well-being of their employees,’ says Penny Morey, managing director of Human Capital Services at CBIZ, Inc., a recruiting firm in Boca Raton, Fla. ‘They are encouraging employees to take the allotted time. Some smaller companies are increasing their vacation allotment so they can attract the best talent.’”