What’s New
Karen Corday September 26th, 2008
New from the Network:
- The September issue of the Network News is out today, featuring an interview by our Global Perspective Consultant Suzan Lewis, who spoke with with Laura den Dulk and Tanja van der Lippe on the quality of work and life in Europe.
- Join us for a phone conversation with Maggie Jackson, author of Distracted: The Erosion of Attention and Jessica DeGroot, president and founder of the ThirdPath Institute. Maggie will discuss her new book and what we can do to reverse our collective and individual attention-deficits. Jessica will share her experiences working with leaders who have found ways to bring more focus and clarity into their lives. You will have plenty of time to ask questions, and learn from these thought leaders.
Monday, October 6, 2008, 4-5 pm EST
RSVP to: wfnet@bc.edu
Attendance limited to 50 people. A confirmation and call in number will be provided following registration. Questions? Contact Lauren Leonard, francola@bc.edu
Work and Family News Headlines:
- AARP Announces the 2008 Best Employers for Workers Over 50
The annual list of the 50 best employers for workers over 50 is now available. - Working Mother Magazine Announces the 2008 100 Best Companies
The annual list of the 100 best employers for working mothers has been expanded to include “best in class” lists of top companies for paternity leave, older workers, and part-time workers.
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Work and Family News from Around the Globe:
- Putting Family Before Work
The New Zealand Herald reports on research from the Families Commission that found that many workers will only take jobs that fit with their home responsibilities, while many stay-at-home parents reported that they would take a job outside the home if it allowed them flexibility to attend to their families’ needs. - Moms of Kids With Disabilities More Likely Than Dads to Have Jobs Affected
The Canadian Press reports on the results from a recent survey by Statistics Canada in which three out of five parents of children with disabilities reported that their employment was affected by their children’s conditions. When asked whose job was affected more, 64 percent of parents reported it was the mother.
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