Work and Family
The Family Leave Act was passed so that either parent could partake in care. However, prejudice towards males has made it harder for men to participate without adversely affecting their careers.
When it comes to obtaining care givers for children most of us have a bias towards men. America’s Most Wanted says never hire a male.
56% of the households in the US are made up of non-traditional families, with divorce being the highest cause. The female usually gets primary custody.
So stop for a moment!! What is family? Is one care giver more important than another based on their gender?
What do you do with your family as a unit? Do you have dinner together? Do you have game night? Do you have a designated family time?
Employees struggle with the same issues. Employee retention can be increased by showing that your organization supports the effort. During the holidays a company party catered at the office during regular hours works best for all to be able to participate. Organizations should not put employees in a position to have to choose between the family and the job.
