July 17, 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
Stepping Into Your Shoes: It's Time for Job Shares in Law Firms
"Like all lawyers, reduced-hour lawyers face unpredictability in their practice as a result of globalization, time-sensitive deadlines, technology, and demands of the court, clients, colleagues and adversaries. However, reduced-hour lawyers face greater work/life dissatisfaction not only because of the nature of the practice of the law but also because of assumptions about how reduced-hour arrangements can work within the billable hour model.”
Phased Retirement Softens Impact of Life Changes
"If you’re planning to retire in five or 10 years, you may feel both anticipation and anxiety as you prepare for this next phase of life. While you may be looking forward to some aspects of retirement, such as traveling or spending more time with loved ones, you may not be eagerly anticipating the potentially abrupt change from working full-time to planning your own days as a retiree. To soften this transition, some baby boomers are exploring phased retirement, which enables individuals to gradually reduce work hours while maintaining pre-retirement income through a partial pension and a partial salary.”