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Is Technology Hurting or Helping Your Work-Life Balance?

July 23, 2016

Technology, the great work unifier! We all have email, cellphones, apps, computers, WiFi, voicemail, video chat, and smart watches to keep us connected day and night. It’s fantastic! When tech becomes a problem is when work doesn’t stop at 5 …

Work-Life Balance Matters for Child-Free Folks, Too

November 30, 2015

By Anne Holub

American opinions toward family and work are changing. Mothers are choosing to lean in, men are taking time off to rear their children, and some workers are choosing not to have kids at all. So why do we talk about work-life balance mostly in the context of raising a family and maintaining a career?

Is a 6-Hour Workday Right for You?

October 7, 2015

By Anne Holub

The 40-hour work week is relic of the past, and some employers in Sweden are looking to the future. Companies as diverse as automobile manufacturers and nursing homes have transitioned to a shorter work day, some of them as far back as a decade ago. Those that have made the change report increased productivity, as well as better work-life balance for their employees.

3 Tips for Working Parents to Negotiate Flex-Schedules

December 16, 2013

By Leah Arnold-Smeets

Flexible work arrangements have made returning to work a viable option for mothers who want to continue their careers, post-baby. Here are some tips for working moms to negotiate their way to flex-schedule freedom and, hopefully, get closer to achieving work-life balance.

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