May 11, 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
Family & Money: Mom's Juggling Act
"The task of juggling work and parenthood could get easier for more women. An increasing number of employers are offering flexible work arrangements as a way of attracting and retaining top talent. The trend is being aided by technology and driven by shifting demographics and a more global economy.”
Happy (Working) Mother's Day?
"Corporate America, take note: The good news is that 88% of U.S. workers say they admire working moms' abilities to "do it all" when it comes to work and family.”
Michelle Obama's Career Timeout
"For the first time in her adult life, Michelle Obama is about to be unemployed. She never aspired to be a stay-at-home wife or mother. For years she wrestled with the issues that many professional women with families face, chiefly whether to quit her job. Now, that is what Obama, 43, has decided to do. And though she will hardly be homebound, she admits to being conflicted.”
Are Women "Opting Out" of Careers?
"Ever since the New York Times profiled some highly educated career women who gave it up to become full-time moms, “opting out” has been seen as the latest trend in mothering – a kind of social revolution. But the question is why did these women turn their backs on corporate America to be home with their kids? Did they opt out or did they run out of options?”
Press Releases
Work-Life Benefits at Xerox Offer Win-Win for Working Mothers
"In a close race for top talent, creating an environment that supports working women helps companies like Xerox Corporation (NYSE: XRX) attract and retain the best and brightest people. On Mother’s Day and every day, Xerox recognizes that employees measure their own satisfaction by being successful at work and at home.”
Events
The Rhetoric and Reality of 'Opting Out'
Please see the attached for an announcement of a panel discussion sponsored by Institute for Women's Policy Research, Workplace Flexibility 2010 and Hunter College.