July 13, 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 Jennifer Hedrick at jlh62@law.georgetown.edu.
Articles
Women Build Businesses Their Way
"[Karla] Lightfoot is fairly typical of how women fit businesses into their lives, say the founders of Ladies Who Launch, Beth Schoenfeldt and Victoria Colligan. Women follow their instincts and build businesses that stem from their lifestyles. They seldom begin with a business plan or financing. They multitask the many parts of their lives, hatching companies on the side while working in other jobs or raising families.”
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Part-time Looks Fine to Working Mothers
“A new majority of working moms in the United States would be happiest in part-time jobs, with fewer seeing full-time work as an ideal, according to a study released today. In a notable shift during the past decade, working mothers overwhelmingly view fewer work hours as the best option for their busy lives with young children. The proportion of mothers who feel that way jumped 12 percentage points since 1997.” Mentions Ellen Galinsky and Lonnie Golden.
Reports
Fewer Mothers Prefer Full-Time Work
In the span of the past decade, full-time work outside the home has lost some of its appeal to mothers. This trend holds both for mothers who have such jobs and those who don't.