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Family Friendly Work
http://familyfriendlywork.blogspot.com
Written by a human resource consultant, author, and work/life advocate; this blog blends the personal experiences of a working mom with the latest news, research, trends and advice for finding or creating family friendly work.
- Added on: Jun 8th, 2007
- Country: United States
- Language: English
- Author: Lori K. Long
- Listed in: Career & Jobs Parenting
- Tags: dad family work Parents Career mom
Recent Posts
Just Do It
I haven't posted in a long time because I have just plain run out of extra time! As each season changes, so does my schedule and while things have become easier in some aspects, they have become more difficult in others. Yes, my kids can now dress ...
Passion for your work
I recently returned from an annual academic conference where management researchers from across the country share the results of their business-related research. I attended many sessions, but as always, was drawn to sessions discussing research exam...
Summer slipping by
I can't believe it's been almost two months since I have posted here. I am officially "off" work for the summer, but in reality, I am never off. I do have the kids home, which makes getting work done a challenge. I have been getting up early in th...
Need some help negotiating a flexible work arrangement?
If you are ready to ask for a flexible work arrangement, but need some help, you might be interested in this. Tory Johnson, the CEO of Women for Hire, is looking for women who want to ask for flexible work to be featured on a television segment. To...
Happy (belated) mother's day!
My kids treated me to breakfast in bed yesterday. Actually, my husband did. The kids started to help him, but then talked me into letting them watch cartoons in my bed and he lost them. But it is the thought that counts.The real treat, however, comes...
Swine Flu...the case for sick days
Mandated time-off is one aspect of family friendly work that has very little government support. As noted many times, the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is the only provision for U.S. workers to be able to take time off without threatening their jo...
