September 25, 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
A List Mom Should Watch Out For
"Working Mother magazine releases its annual list of 100 best companies tomorrow. The list recognizes employers with parent-friendly policies, like paid family leave and flex time. There are dozens of lists like these: best companies for diversity, best law firms for the left-handed . . .Just kidding about that one. But how much can you really judge about an employer based on some award in a magazine?”
New Polling: Paid Sick Days and Family Leave
"As the 2008 legislative session takes shape, a large coalition of organizations is working together to help families gain the flexibility to better balance the demands of work and family.”
Press Releases
Multi-national SC Johnson Heads AARP's 2007 List of Best Employers for Workers Over 50
"A number of major multi-national corporations are demonstrating that enlightened policies toward 50+ employees make good business sense, based on the 2007 AARP Best Employers for Workers Over 50. SC Johnson, the consumer packaged goods company based in Racine, Wisconsin, with operations in more than 70 countries, is the top finisher. Along with other forward-looking practices, the company offers a range of flexible work arrangements that enable workers to balance their professional and personal lives.”
Reports
Public and Private Roles in Supporting Working Families
"While most low-income parents work steadily, many find it difficult to support their families in jobs that offer few benefits or links to public supports. At the same time, employers are balancing their financial and productivity objectives in an increasingly competitive market. The Urban Institute, through support from the Annie E. Casey Foundation, sponsored a May 2007 roundtable bringing together business leaders, practitioners, policy experts, researchers, and advocates to discuss the appropriate public and private roles in supporting working families. This document lays out the salient issues and themes that arose and summarizes the papers that were prepared for the event.”