Would your company do this?
Working women still have a rough go balancing family responsibilities with full-time jobs. Consequently, some women drop out of the workplace, take part-time jobs for which they are overqualified, or struggle mightily to have a family and keep a good job.
As an article in the Washington Post indicates, some employers are figuring out ways to allow women to do both without so much of a struggle. According to the article, there’s a cottage industry of consultants and coaches who work with both women (sometimes men) and employers to pull off what has heretofore seemed difficult or impossible.
Read the article and then answer the question raised by the title of this post.
About Chris Parker
Chris Parker's practice focuses on the representation and counseling of companies in matters pertaining to the workplace and the protection of their intellectual property and trade secrets. In addition to serving as an advocate for clients, Mr. Parker is also trained as a mediator and frequently serves as a third-party neutral.
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About Jimmy Daniel
Jimmy Daniel provides counseling to businesses of all sizes related to the employment relationship. He assists in the drafting of employment agreements, policies, and handbooks, as well as provides guidance related to compliance with federal, state, and local legislation such as the Fair Labor Standards Act and the Family and Medical Leave Act.
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About Larry Bridgesmith
While serving in an Of Counsel relationship with the firm, Mr. Bridgesmith also serves as the Executive Director at the Institute for Conflict Resolution at Lipscomb University and as an officer and principal in Strategic Resolutions Group, LLC. In these roles, Mr. Bridgesmith brings over 30 years of legal experience in dispute resolution and innovative workplace strategies to clients, students and business entities alike.
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