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Sunday, December 17, 2006

Happy News about Gen X and Gen Y
It's not surprising that there is a website called happynews.com but it's still encouraging to see an article where two leading research institutes, the Families and Work Institute and Catalyst, are concluding that younger workers want more flexibility and balance between their work and personal lives.

It would be a happy day indeed if the workplace responded in a meaningful way to these desires. Few things could impact the ability of a couple to equally share more than an abundance of jobs that are flexible, meaningful, and available.

What are the most significant hurdles to equally sharing that you face?

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Anonymous rainbow obby said...

It would be a joyful day indeed if the workplace responded to these desires in a significant way. Few things can have a greater impact on a couple's ability to share equitably than an abundance of flexible, meaningful, and available work.

9:22 PM  
Blogger Nicky Minal said...

Interesting article! Flexibility is key. I've noticed younger generations value work-life balance much more. Employers should take note! Perhaps offering remote work options, like running Papa's Pizzeria online – efficient and satisfying. It could attract talent and improve retention. The biggest hurdle? Stigma around flexible work being "less committed."

2:32 AM  
Anonymous Tamara J. Fewell said...

Great news! Flexibility is key. Gen X and Gen Y are clearly prioritizing work-life balance. If employers listened, we'd see happier, more productive teams. One major hurdle? Stigma around flexible schedules. Some managers still see it as a lack of commitment. I wish there was a real-life Bitlife platform to let companies experience how these policies affect employee happiness and retention!

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