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“There are only four kinds of people in the world—those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need caregivers.” True to former First Lady Rosalynn Carter&rsquo... More...

This coming weekend, we’re waiving the membership fee and opening Care.com to everyone. If you need care for your loved ones, pets, and home, check out the great things Care.com does - for free. Starting Friday morning and running through S... More...

Working dads may be bringing home a share of the bacon, but they are working harder to get it done, according to survey results released today by Monster . Sixty-one percent of dads polled bring work home every week, a seven percent increase over la... More...

Returning to work is often cited as one of the main reasons that nursing mothers discontinue breastfeeding. Now, a growing number of states - in recognition of the health benefits of breastfeeding for the nursing mother and child - have passed specif... More...

Many professionals struggle with the notion of balancing a busy career with family life, hobbies or leisure activities. We often refer to this as our "our work life balance. As we explore this topic, let's review some interesting statistics from th... More...

Excerpted from North Dakota Employment Law Letter and written by an attorney at the law firm of Vogel Law Firm "Work-life balance" is one of the most popular HR buzz phrases. Yet until a few years ago, work-life concerns were relatively unheard of. N... More...

Work-Life balance is, at best, a fabrication. At worst, a cruel hoax.It's time to stop believing all the hype. As adults, we well understand that it's never been a question of balance. It's always been a question of choice. As the Spanish proverb... More...

Excerpted from Virginia Employment Law Letter and written by an attorney at the law firm of DiMuroGinsberg, P.C.Over the past two decades, the American workforce has enjoyed a significant increase in family-friendly policies in the workplace. Yet are... More...

When employers think of their employee assistance program (EAP), they usually think of drug and alcohol-related services or mental health counseling. But the role of the EAP in the workplace is expanding. More and more often, organizations are seekin... More...

The issues surrounding the aging of our workforce in the US continue to be a big concern for many companies. The workforce is aging at a high rate of speed and the need for services related to the population aged 65 and older are on the rise. Accord... More...

On April 21, 2006, the Korean government announced its plan to increase employee benefits to give more fathers the opportunity to take paternity leave. By 2008, all companies will be required to give fathers a period of short-term leave when th... More...

With age comes wisdom. That´s the good news for American employers facing an aging workforce. However, accompanying the natural aging process is also an increase in frequency and duration of many types of disabilities. Now, as... More...

Excerpted from New York Employment Law Letter, written by attorneys at the law firm Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. In part 1 of this series, we discussed the unique issues cropping up in the workplace because of the "sandwich generation&q... More...

Excerpted from New York Employment Law Letter, written by attorneys at the law firm Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. You've probably heard the term "sandwich generation" - you might even be a member of it. Today's employees are increas... More...

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Handling Employees with Caregiving Responsibilities

The Free Weekend from Care.com

Survey Suggests Work/Life Struggle Among Fathers

Indiana Joins the List of States Providing Legal Protections to Nursing Mothers at the Workplace

The Irony of Achieving a Work/Life Balance

Flexible Workplace Policies

Work-Life Balance: A Conspiracy of Optimism

Do Single, Childless Employees Get a Fair Share of Corporate Benefits?

Your EAP: A Partner in Health and Wellness

EAP Sees Rise in Eldercare-Related Calls

Korea: Government Announces New Employee Benefits for Fathers and Mothers

The Changing Face of the American Workplace: Baby Boomers Are Turning 60

What To Do About the 'Sandwich Generation', Part 2

What To Do About the 'Sandwich Generation', Part 1

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