Businesses increasingly recognize the importance of paid leave policies to attract and retain talent, with more and more executives and agencies supportive of national leave policy. Paid leave is critical for businesses to ensure that their workforce can stay home if sick and not risk COVID-19 infections in the workplace. Moreover, paid leave boosts productivity and increases retention; women with paid leave are 93% more likely to be working one year after birth than those with no leave. Seventy-seven percent of workers say paid family leave would sway their choice of employer. Paid leave is critical for businesses to ensure that their workforce can stay home if sick and not risk COVID-19 infections in the workplace. … [Read more...] about In the face of divisive politics, paid family leave should remain a bipartisan priority
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Overcoming Corporate Culture Challenges When Your Company Spans The Globe
Ironically, more than just development took off in India, which was beginning to grow rapidly as the U.S. market roiled and stagnated. In India, Zedo also developed customers, to the point where 75% of the ads served on Indian sites are served by Zedo. The company, however, was still headquartered in San Francisco, and the corporate staff was somewhat unfamiliar with the Indian staff. It’s not that simple to manage remotely, especially when the time zones are flipped (12.5 hours+ difference between India and PST). … [Read more...] about Overcoming Corporate Culture Challenges When Your Company Spans The Globe
We’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address it
Now that Democrats have eked out control of the Senate, Biden stands a better chance of actually getting things done as president. But a 50-50 split, with Vice President-elect Kamala Harris serving as the tie-breaking vote, is hardly a comfortable majority, especially with the filibuster and a shrinking majority in the House. Parts of Biden’s caregiving agenda—tax credits for caregivers, for example—have some degree of bipartisan support, and Congress did manage to pass the Families First Coronavirus Response Act last year, which secured paid family leave for many workers. But the estimated costs of the proposal, as well as Biden’s plan to pay for it through tax increases, could hinder progress in Congress. … [Read more...] about We’re in the midst of a caregiving crisis. Here’s how Biden may address it
Duke University study: Children with this trait live longer
That finding comes from a cohort study tracking 1,000 New Zealanders since their births. A dream team of 23 global researchers centered at Duke University found that the children who exhibited high levels of self-control developed into healthier, younger-bodied adults who age slower. What does “age slower” mean, exactly? Their bodies are biologically younger and show fewer signs of brain aging than those of their middle-aged peers. … [Read more...] about Duke University study: Children with this trait live longer
‘Ideas are nothing; doing is everything’: 5 tips for getting your creative project off the ground
Draw inspiration from anywhere. Then give it structure When it comes to actually developing ideas, Lee has a few suggestions. First, draw inspiration from the world immediately around you. For Lee, that’s his surroundings, current events, and his family (he’s been spending a lot of time with his wife and young kids during quarantine). “One of the most important strategies to me is to constantly observe my thoughts,” he says, “and really hang on to the first idea I had and execute it.” No need to force something; just pay attention when you’re out and about. What do you notice? And when an idea strikes you, sketch it out or make some notes before you forget it. … [Read more...] about ‘Ideas are nothing; doing is everything’: 5 tips for getting your creative project off the ground