December 18, 2007
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 WF2010@law.georgetown.edu
Articles
Flexibility and Employee Morale
"Employees are looking for a lot more than a paycheck to keep them happy in today’s competitive work environment. In fact, striking a balance between work and family life is one of their top priorities, according to a recent survey conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management in Alexandria, Va. The survey found that more than half of respondents cited flexibility to balance life and work issues as very important to their overall job satisfaction.”
New Mom Neale to Give Up Anchor Role
"WUSA's Tracey Neale, the station's highest-profile personality, who arrived from rival WTTG more than three years ago, will no longer anchor the station's 6 and 11 p.m. newscasts as of next month, WUSA announced yesterday… Horlick said the decision to replace Neale evolved last summer as she was adopting two 13-month-old twins from an orphanage in Ethiopia. Neale took an extended leave to bring the children home.”
Reports
Gray Skies, Silver Linings: How Companies are Forecasting, Managing and Recruiting a Mature Workforce
"This research delivers practical findings that executives can use to evaluate whether the aging trend will affect their organizations and, in sectors such as utilities and healthcare, deal with imminent talent shortages. Using illustrations and recommendations from 12 in-depth corporate case studies, this report highlights the key actions organizations must take…”