Not so long ago, a request for flexibility carried with it stigma and a hit to one’s career. Today flex work is in the mainstream, and millions do it … Read more
The Remote Work Advantage, or Why a Big Storm Wasn’t a Big Problem
Sometimes when we hear weather reports we tend to turn a blind eye or ear depending upon your medium. This past weekend in the New York City area, we were … Read more
Workplace Flexibility: This Year, Collaborative Scheduling Is Ready to Take Off
Will workplace flexibility surge in 2013? And will it resemble the limited programs of the past? The answers: “very likely” and “far less program, much … Read more
Hiring Remote Workers: Does It Make Sense For Your Organization?
When Elance surveyed 1,500 business owners, 73 percent of employers said they planned to hire remote workers within the year. As the survey results prove, … Read more
Work-Life Balance? It’s a Bottom Line Issue for You and Your Workforce
“You are a great model of work-life balance, Ron. Thanks for showing me.” Last week I linked to an article titled Why the Work-Life Balance is Now More … Read more
Does Your Workplace Truly Have a Culture of Flexibility?
A college professor breast-feeds her child during class and a firestorm erupts at the school and across the Web. Some are outraged that she’d dare expose … Read more
Watching the NBA Playoffs? I Hope You Didn’t Call in Sick to Do It
Over the years, I’ve had employees call in sick for all sorts of reasons and I’m sure that at least some of the time, they weren’t … Read more
Embracing Healthy Work Boundaries: It’s a Journey, Not a Destination
Facebook made headlines once again, and it was not due to another layout change. Apparently, the company’s second-in-command, COO Sheryl Sandberg, leaves … Read more
Future of Workplace Flexibility: It’s About Recruiting & Retaining Women
To recruit and retain women. A measly 1 percent. That’s it. When 1,226 employers were asked in a recent survey what their primary reasons were for … Read more
Study Shows Employer Trends in Flexible Benefits & Workplace Options
The Families and Work Institute released their 2012 National Study of Employers. This study examines trends related to workplace flexibility, health care … Read more