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.
December
Today's News Roundup contains articles on family leave laws and working moms. An op-ed which highlights two essays on families is also included.
Today's News Roundup features articles on "Flex in the City" and other flexible work arrangements, younger generations' impact on the workplace, an op-ed on families and work, and a new policy brief on older workers and employment.
December 15, 2006Today's News Roundup features articles on the changing gender norms on relocating for a wife's career, barriers to work-life balance, how businesses are addressing elder-care needs,and flexible work at Best Buy. Also included is the latest podcast from the Opt-In Project.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on the FMLA, a range of articles on flexible work arrangements, expansion of the motherhood movement, and stress and workplace flexibility. The Roundup also highlights reports on flexibility and low-wage workers and the impact of after-school care on parents and businesses.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on flexible work arrangements at law firms and in Corporate America, press releases on work-life balance and the interaction of working parents concerns regarding after school care and job productivity. A new study by the National Employment Law Project which outlines policy proposals for economic security is also included.
Today's News Roundup features articles on short term time off/paid sick leave legislation, "extreme" jobs, career flexibility, and predictions on workplace flexibility in 2007.
November
Today's News Roundup highlights articles on "extreme jobs", men and caregiving and the benefits of providing flexible work arrangements to employees.
Today's News Roundup features articles on recruiting older workers and telecommuting.
Today's News Roundup highlights articles on flexible work arrangements and phased retirement. A podcast from the Opt-In Project is also included.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on working in retirement, working mothers, traits of Boomers and an op-ed offering a challenge to the new Congress.
November 7, 2006Today's News Roundup features articles on workplace flexibility at law firms, workplace flexibility as a morale booster, time off following the birth of a baby and Lisa Belkin’s response to a new report on "opting out."
Today's News Roundup offers the following: articles on new research looking at workplace flexibility for low wage workers and articles on the career challenges women face in academia and law. A podcast on Gen Y workers is also included.
October
Today's News Roundup features articles on flexibility in the workplace, continuing the conversation on "opting out" and older workers.
Today's News Roundup includes articles on a new telecommuting project at the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, companies experimenting with ways to retain employees, including use of flexible work arrangements,
and one company's efforts to make flexible work arrangements the norm. The News Roundup also includes a press release on the release of new data on absenteeism in the U.S. and a podcast on part-time and
flex-time work.
Today's News Roundup highlights articles on a proposal to reorganize work so it maps the 21st century lifecycle, the L.A. Police Department's experience with flextime and a Q&A on flexible work arrangements.
Today's News Roundup features articles on help in picking flexibility-friendly law firms, incorporating flexibility in the workplace, and government policies to increase fertility, such as extended time off
and other flexibility policies.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on the amount of time parents spend with their children and delaying retirement.
Today's News Roundup features an article on young adults' desires for more flexible workplaces.
October 10, 2006Today's News Roundup contains articles highlighting a new study on women's career paths, work policies on maternity leave, and "stress checks" for children. A press release on a WorldatWork web poll on where work-life effectiveness ranks for employers is also included.
Today's News Roundup contains an article on a growing trend in telecommuting.
Today's News Roundup highlights articles on the recent briefing sponsored by Workplace Flexibility 2010 and the New America Foundation, how the practice of medicine is changing to address work family balance and a Q&A on telecommuting.
September
Today's News Roundup contains an article on women-owned businesses.
September 26, 2006 Today's News Roundup includes articles on awards for universities committed to career flexibility, lawyers who take time off to raise children facing a tough return to the workforce, the 100 best companies for women, and bargaining for "i-deals" in the workplace. A press release announcing a new collaboration that will rate the best law firms for women and a transcript on companies adding more flextime are also included.
Today's News Roundup highlights articles on the impact of "outmoded institutional structures" on women in academia, additional perspectives on the difficulties women have returning to work after taking time off, the value of "me time", the impact of "family-friendly" policies on singles or child-free workers, and how pension shortfalls impact the number of years individuals stay in the workforce.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on the growing trend of home-schooling children by parents who work full-time and a new effort in the UK to foster flexibility in the workplace.
Today's News Roundup features articles on juggling work, family and other commitments, the challenges of returning to work after exiting the workforce, and how to raise work-life issues in job interviews.
Today's News Roundup features numerous articles on women in the workplace, including an increase in the number of women returning to work, the “new Mommy Track”, good companies for working mothers, the needs of mothers nursing on the job, and new training and education programs for mothers returning to the workforce. A new poll and report on the need for flexibility in the American workplace is included as well.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on an increase in benefits for adoptive parents, best companies for employees over 50 and the disadvantages of telecommuting. A new report on "tag-team" parenting and a special work/family issue from the Journal of Comparative Policy Analysis is also included.
August
Today's News Roundup contains articles on child birth and the FMLA and flexible work for working mothers. The Roundup also includes transcripts on the potential for politicians to address work and family matters and balancing work and life.
Today's News Roundup features articles on honoring family-friendly employers, telecommuting's impact on traffic flow, and D.C.'s flexibility arrangement for the first day of school. A new report on work and retirement is also included.
Today's News Roundup contains a new report on work and family.
Today's Roundup features articles on unusual work arrangements and a new trend among professional women seeking workplace flexibility. A press release announcing research on dual-earner middles class families and their stressors is also included.
Today's News Roundup features articles on the continuing debate over part-time work in Nassau County, NY and the growing number of American workers not utilizing their vacation days.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on working while on vacation, motherhood and Wall Street, and flexible work arrangements. An editorial calling for changes in the workplace is also included.
Today's News Roundup features an article on older workers and flexibility and an op-ed discussing stay-at-home dads.
Today's News Roundup highlights articles on parenting and work, staying connected at work while away from the office, pregnancy discrimination, the challenges of separating the office from the home, and making part-time work work.
July
Today's News Roundup features an article on what working moms really want and a new report on the costs of caregiving.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on the small increase in the number of women law firm partners, pregnancy discrimination in the workplace, the need for flexible workplaces, balancing work and caregiving for children with disabilities, executive moms and work-life balance, Canada's new Universal Child Care Benefit and the passage of a UK work and families bill. Articles on a Nassau District Attorney's order to end part-time work in her office are also included, as well as a new report on lawsuits related to discrimination against workers with family obligations.
June
Today's News Roundup features articles on the Department of Agriculture's cancellation of certain alternative work schedules, the Massachusetts state legislature's proposed paid-leave policies, continuing bias toward women lawyers, and the benefits of breast-feeding.
Today's News Roundup includes several articles on dads, work and family for Father's Day, an article on California's paid family leave program, and an article on the "Hidden Brain Drain Summit." An op-ed on
stay-at-home moms is also included.
Today's News Roundup features an article on telecommuting.
Today's Roundup highlights articles on companies promoting vacation time, singles in the workforce, and the impact of gas prices on telecommuting.
June 9, 2006Today's News Roundup features the federal government's new "career patterns" initiative on flexible work, the political appeal of "working families," and Generation X & Y's take on work, life and retirement.
June 6, 2006 Today's Roundup contains articles discussing cuts in telecommuting by a large corporation, increase in worker lawsuits and one company's virtual management practice.
Today's News Roundup features an article on changes in telecommuting rules in New York.
May
Today's News Roundup contains articles on the challenges facing women in the workplace.
Today's News Roundup contains an article on a new online moms movement.
Today's News Roundup contains an article on businesses that are trying to improve work-life balance. In addition, an announcement for an upcoming audio conference on the state of play on workplace flexibility-- both policy and practice--is included.
Today's News Roundup features a potpourri of Mother's Day articles and op-eds.
Today's News Roundup contains a new report offering recommendations for successful workplaces and an audio report from Marketplace.
Today's News Roundup highlights articles on alternative work arrangements, gas prices and telecommuting, overwork without pay, and motherhood and work-life balance.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on Workplace Flexibility 2010's May 1st congressional briefing, federal employees' paid parental leave, the increase in worker hours, and the use of the Internet at work for personal and family reasons. In addition, an issue brief on opportunities to discuss flexible workplaces is included.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on Monday's congressional briefing sponsored by Workplace Flexibility 2010, the federal government's effort to replace retirees, and a book review of three new books on work and motherhood. An op-ed discussing the negative impact of companies shifting workplace initiatives is also included.
April
Today's News Roundup contains articles on the Alfred P. Sloan Award for Workplace Flexibility and working post-retirement. An op-ed on Gen Y's approach to work and life is also included.
Today’s News Roundup features articles on women and retirement, single parents and work-life balance, a paid leave proposal in the Massachusetts legislature, work and motherhood in Germany, the decline of siestas in Spain, and one company’s success at maintaining low turnover rates. An op-ed comparing Gen X to boomers and an audio report from Marketplace are also featured.
Today's News Roundup contains an article on companies helping moms with work-life balance. An op-ed on work and the economy and a new report from Boston College's Center for Work and Family are also included.
April 18, 2006Today's News Roundup features on telecommuting, work-life balance, women's increasing role in the global economy, and sabbaticals.
Today's News Roundup features two articles on retirement.
Today's News Roundup contains an article on families making time to sit down for dinner and a new report on retirement from the Employee Benefit Research Institute.
Today's News Roundup features an article on a new U.K. study on "sick building syndrome," as well as a 60 Minutes piece on working 24/7.
March
Today's News Roundup contains an article on "homeshoring."
Today's News Roundup includes articles on elder care benefits and "alternative workplace arrangements.” A commentary on how women can move their careers forward is also included.
Today's News Roundup features an article on life after retirement and a press release highlighting a company utilizing workplace flexibility is also included.
Today's News Roundup features articles on work-life balance among lawyers and law firms and high profile businesswomen's thoughts on the future of workplace flexibility.
Today's News Roundup features articles on working from home and creating jobs for people with disabilities. A commentary on "opting out" is also featured.
Today's News Roundup contains an article on the struggle of families to obtain work/family balance.
Today’s News Roundup features articles on the “Daddy Wars”, changes in workplace benefits in Academia and a new Australian study showing that Generation Y wants more flexibility and fun in the workplace.
March 3, 2006Today's News Roundup includes an article on the current research debate regarding women's workforce participation rates and a preview of an upcoming book that looks at mothers' choices related to work and family.
February
Today’s News Roundup covers articles on workplace stress, tenure and flexibility in academia, and a new proposal from the Administration on an Adjunct Teacher Corps. New research on globalization and families is also highlighted.
February 24, 2006Today's News Roundup contains articles on the increase in family ties, telecommuting as a "good civil defense," Americans and leisure time, and the aging workforce.
Today's News Roundup features articles on part-time rewards, the increase in leisure time, one company's approach to child care, older workers and retirement, and health care coverage for uninsured workers.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on work-life balance for black mothers, boomers and retirement, and a Cornell University study on women with children returning to work.
Today's News Roundup highlights a study of the everyday lives of families, a new task force studying work/life balance, proposed retirement benefit changes within the federal government, a psychotherapist's take on the stress of work/life balance, and an op-ed on the aging of baby boomers
Today's News Roundup features articles on a snowbird work program, a law firm's creation of a Balanced Hours program, and the efforts major corporations are undertaking to woo stay-at-home mothers back to the
workforce. Also, two op-ed pieces highlight the impact of Betty Friedan.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on the costs and benefits of a dream job, an aging workforce and retirement, and the workplace generation gap.
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January
Today's News Roundup contains articles on workplace flexibility as it relates to stress and productivity.
Today's News Roundup contains articles on contractors and women in the workforce, as well as a report on family-friendly workplace policies.
January 24, 2006Today's News Roundup covers articles on flexible work schedules, "relaunchers", call center jobs being moved to homes, and a study that revealed the benefits of a reduced workload. The articles feature the work of several Sloan grantees including WFD Consulting, Ellen Kossek and Eileen Appelbaum.
January 17, 2006Today’s News Roundup focuses on middle managers and work/life balance, as well as outsourcing jobs to home offices.
January 13, 2006Today's News Roundup features an article on baby boomers and highlights the work of Marcie Pitt-Catsouphes and Boston College's Center on Aging and Work/Workplace Flexibility.
Today's News Roundup focuses on retirees returning to the workforce and top companies' desires to freeze defined benefit pension plans.
Today’s News Roundup covers articles discussing "what women want," women extending their careers and Baby Boomers.
Today's News Roundup highlights articles on benefits, work-life balance, the anti-pregnancy bias, and the push in New Jersey for paid family leave.