Nation Jul 27 Researchers examine why so many American workers feel guilty taking vacation time By Karen Tan, The Conversation
World Feb 21 4-day work week trial yields overwhelming success in U.K., researchers say A trial, led by University of Cambridge, of a four-day workweek in Britain has found that an overwhelming majority of the 61 companies that participated from June to December will keep going with the shorter hours. By Courtney Bonnell, Associated Press
Economy Jan 30 Column: Needing flexibility at work shouldn’t be seen as a weakness Workers have families, too. If they need to go part time, their commitment to the company shouldn't be questioned, Sallie Krawcheck writes. By Sallie Krawcheck
Science Oct 17 Your devices are probably ruining your productivity. Here’s why Mounting evidence shows that multitasking could impair the brain’s cognitive abilities. By Lesley McClurg, KQED Science
Economy Sep 02 Column: GDP is a useful measurement, but it doesn’t show the whole picture The size of the pie says nothing about how income is distributed. By Vikram Mansharamani
Jun 28 Column: Working parents have two jobs — and both are important to the economy By Denise Cummins It’s time we acknowledge that working parents have two jobs — the one at work and the one at home — and both are equally important to our economy. Continue reading
May 09 Clinton talks ‘work-life balance’ with families in Virginia By Associated Press Clinton highlights her support for increased family leave and equal pay at an event with parents in a coffee shop in suburban Loudoun County, Virginia — a battleground county outside Washington where the votes of affluent women are critical. Continue reading
Oct 20 Is your job one of the best for work-life balance? By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins Jobs and recruiting site Glassdoor ranked the top 25 jobs for work-life balance. Continue reading
Sep 03 A working mom on her employer’s unpaid family leave policy By Diane Lincoln Estes More than 70 percent of employers in the United States don’t offer paid maternity leave. One working mother spoke of the difficulties of a mere 12-week unpaid maternity leave. Continue reading
Jul 08 Twitter Chat: How do we achieve the ideal work-life balance? By Margaret Sessa-Hawkins Americans say they prioritize work-life balance, but are unable to follow through. Is it possible to establish a better work-life balance in America? Join us at 1 p.m. EDT Thursday for a Twitter chat on the topic. Continue reading