Work LifeIn the face of divisive politics, paid family leave should remain a bipartisan priorityAs a result of the ongoing pandemic, working parents continue to face brutal economic, healthcare, and childcare trade-offs.
Work LifeYou have a job interview over Zoom. The kids are home. Now what?No need to panic, says the founder of a new parenting company, who offers some sound advice after nearly a year of hiring in the pandemic.
Work LifeWe’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address itPresident-elect Biden’s $775 billion proposal to invest in the caregiving economy and expand access to childcare is projected to add 5 million new jobs.
Work Life5 fundamental steps to supporting (and retaining) working parentsWorking parents still face an intense struggle caregiving while operating remotely. This is how managers can show their commitment.
Work Life3 practical tips for parenting through the pandemicUse these when taking a deep breath just won’t cut it.
Work LifeThe hidden benefits of self-care for working parentsMany parents feel guilty taking time for themselves, but it makes them better caregivers—and can help their careers, too.
Work Life4 questions for working parents to ask themselves to stay mentally fitThe grind isn’t over for working parents as we enter the next year, so Mom and Dad, show yourself some sensitivity.
Work LifeWe need to talk about the bias against child-free employeesToo often this conversation pits parents against nonparents, but that’s damaging to both groups—and misses the larger problem.
Work LifeWill COVID-19 set working moms back? No, that’s not how our story goesCompanies need to ensure that working mothers aren’t set back generations during this crisis. It’s a moral imperative, as well as a business one.
Work LifeI’m a working mom, and this is the career hack that’s helping me find balanceA tax principal at PwC says that these hacks helped her get promoted and spend quality time with her children.
Work LifeAlexis Ohanian: Why now is the time to destigmatize paternity leave, for goodThe pandemic has shone a bright light on unequal parenting expectations. But there is a solution, says the Reddit cofounder and venture capitalist.
Work Life‘I worry every moment’: 3 moms on parenting kids with developmental disabilities during COVID-19Many caregivers of children with dyslexia, ADHD—or mental illnesses like depression and anxiety—say the pandemic has left them without the resources or educational support they need.
Work LifeI run a fertility company. Here’s why there’s no such thing as the perfect time for kidsThe cofounder of Modern Fertility says data reveals why there won’t be a COVID-19 baby boom and what other obstacles stand in the way of starting families.
Work LifeHow 3 sets of parents found childcare workarounds during COVID-19From forming a “quaranteam” to enlisting family, parents share the temporary fixes that have helped them navigate working from home during extraordinary times.
Work LifeI’m a gay CEO, and this is why parental leave will promote gender equalityThe founder of Credly reflects on becoming a father and upending the archaic maternity-leave playbook, which has perpetuated bias against women in the workplace and permitted men to operate under lower expectations.
Work LifeIt’s time for employers to stand up for working parentsTwo startup CEOs discuss what measures to take so parents don’t feel they have to make a difficult choice between two outcomes they didn’t ask for: Quit your job or continue to struggle.
Work LifeI’m a Harvard professor and a mom. This is why childcare is essential for working parentsA Harvard professor observes, “A lot of good, hardworking parents feel enduring guilt over a problem that isn’t theirs alone to solve.”
Work LifeFor many women, abortion access was already limited. Then COVID-19 hitCoronavirus—and restrictions on “elective procedures” in states like Texas—have made accessing reproductive healthcare harder than ever. But providers are getting creative.
Work Life6 effective ways to set boundaries with your family when working from homeAs the weeks of this crisis drag on, everyone is struggling. Setting more effective boundaries can help.
Work LifeFind a balance working from home with your spouse, without driving each other apartManage the reality of working alongside your husband or wife, while maintaining your household’s harmony.