November 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.
Press Releases
Edwards Announces Bold Plan for Paid Family and Medical Leave
"Today, Senator John Edwards outlined his bold policies for a more family-friendly America with universal paid family and medical leave, universal pre-kindergarten for four-year-olds, more affordable care for other children and job benefits for independent workers. Among the most significant policy proposals of the Edwards plan is for at least eight weeks of paid family and medical leave that will help American workers balance their jobs and their families.” A link to the release can be found below. In addition, the Associated Press release can be found here.[http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/E/EDWARDS_FAMILY_LEAVE?SITE=CALAK&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT]
Reports
Responsive Workplaces for Job Quality, Flexibility and Employee Engagement
"There are many reasons for employers to consider how to respond to the needs and perhaps unique requirements of older workers. There are different but equally compelling reasons for older employees to consider new options for continued work beyond conventional retirement ages. Yet we know too little about what older employees want and need to map out a new future in the transition from work to retirement. What constitutes job quality for older workers? What keeps older workers engaged? What are the needs and requirements of different types of older workers? “
The Third Work-Life Balance Employer Survey
“The Third Work-Life Balance Employer Survey found that the availability and take-up of work-life balance arrangements has increased since 2003, with two or more flexible working time arrangements being taken up by employees in over four in ten workplaces. There has been an overall increase in employers who reported that managers actively promote flexible working, which is due to increases among workplaces with less than 250 employees. Employers continue to hold predominantly positive attitudes towards work-life balance…”