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Second Shift

In the face of divisive politics, paid family leave should remain a bipartisan priority

As a result of the ongoing pandemic, working parents continue to face brutal economic, healthcare, and childcare trade-offs.

In the face of divisive politics, paid family leave should remain a bipartisan priority

You 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.

You have a job interview over Zoom. The kids are home. Now what?

We’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address it

President-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.

We’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address it

5 fundamental steps to supporting (and retaining) working parents

Working parents still face an intense struggle caregiving while operating remotely. This is how managers can show their commitment.

5 fundamental steps to supporting (and retaining) working parents

3 practical tips for parenting through the pandemic

Use these when taking a deep breath just won’t cut it.

3 practical tips for parenting through the pandemic

The hidden benefits of self-care for working parents

Many parents feel guilty taking time for themselves, but it makes them better caregivers—and can help their careers, too.

The hidden benefits of self-care for working parents

4 questions for working parents to ask themselves to stay mentally fit

The grind isn’t over for working parents as we enter the next year, so Mom and Dad, show yourself some sensitivity.

4 questions for working parents to ask themselves to stay mentally fit

We need to talk about the bias against child-free employees

Too often this conversation pits parents against nonparents, but that’s damaging to both groups—and misses the larger problem.

We need to talk about the bias against child-free employees

Will COVID-19 set working moms back? No, that’s not how our story goes

Companies 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.

Will COVID-19 set working moms back? No, that’s not how our story goes

I’m a working mom, and this is the career hack that’s helping me find balance

A tax principal at PwC says that these hacks helped her get promoted and spend quality time with her children.

I’m a working mom, and this is the career hack that’s helping me find balance

Alexis Ohanian: Why now is the time to destigmatize paternity leave, for good

The pandemic has shone a bright light on unequal parenting expectations. But there is a solution, says the Reddit cofounder and venture capitalist.

Alexis Ohanian: Why now is the time to destigmatize paternity leave, for good

‘I worry every moment’: 3 moms on parenting kids with developmental disabilities during COVID-19

Many 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.

‘I worry every moment’: 3 moms on parenting kids with developmental disabilities during COVID-19

I run a fertility company. Here’s why there’s no such thing as the perfect time for kids

The 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.

I run a fertility company. Here’s why there’s no such thing as the perfect time for kids

How 3 sets of parents found childcare workarounds during COVID-19

From forming a “quaranteam” to enlisting family, parents share the temporary fixes that have helped them navigate working from home during extraordinary times.

How 3 sets of parents found childcare workarounds during COVID-19

I’m a gay CEO, and this is why parental leave will promote gender equality

The 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.

I’m a gay CEO, and this is why parental leave will promote gender equality

It’s time for employers to stand up for working parents

Two 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.

It’s time for employers to stand up for working parents

I’m a Harvard professor and a mom. This is why childcare is essential for working parents

A Harvard professor observes, “A lot of good, hardworking parents feel enduring guilt over a problem that isn’t theirs alone to solve.”

I’m a Harvard professor and a mom. This is why childcare is essential for working parents

For many women, abortion access was already limited. Then COVID-19 hit

Coronavirus—and restrictions on “elective procedures” in states like Texas—have made accessing reproductive healthcare harder than ever. But providers are getting creative.

For many women, abortion access was already limited. Then COVID-19 hit

6 effective ways to set boundaries with your family when working from home

As the weeks of this crisis drag on, everyone is struggling. Setting more effective boundaries can help.

6 effective ways to set boundaries with your family when working from home

Find a balance working from home with your spouse, without driving each other apart

Manage the reality of working alongside your husband or wife, while maintaining your household’s harmony.

Find a balance working from home with your spouse, without driving each other apart

Impact

Oishii, the Tesla of strawberries, is slashing its prices by more than half

Is private equity joining—or co-opting—the employee ownership movement?

3 steps to identify the most impactful companies to invest in

News

What is the monkeypox virus and how concerned should you be?

86% of immigrants still have a positive view of the United States

This map of gas prices shows which states are paying the highest and lowest at the pump

Co.Design

Is fast fashion impossible to kill?

Floating solar farms could be worth $10 billion by 2030, but they have a dirty secret

Biden green-lights a home-building boom. But there’s a catch

Work Life

The upside of a disrupted work environment? We’ve become better writers

How to identify the best (and worst) entry-level jobs

How to manage the anxiety of giving negative feedback