FlexPaths 2011

By Karol Rose

For the first time in its 20 year history, the Families and Work study of the Changing Workforce found that men report experiencing more work-life conflict than women, with 59% of fathers in dual-income families reporting conflict compared to 45% of mothers. This study, which is reported in USA Today and the WSJ in a column about the 'new workplace equalizer', among others, sites other interesting findings as well.

However, the fact that men are now not only as stressed, but actually more stressed, may not surprise many working couples today. They're just not that used to it..the 'balancing' or 'juggling' act. And, while the added stress is not good news for men, the fact that they're sharing responsibility for life needs is good news. And, I think the added stress men are experiencing may actually be beneficial for everyone. It may be the tipping point that moves organizations to embrace flexibility in the way work is done, which is one of the primary ways to relieve work-life conflict resulting from not being able to effectively manage work and life.

When: May 4 – 6, 2010

Where: Washington, DC 

Who: Karol Rose, FlexPaths Chief Knowledge Officer and Sandy Burud FlexPaths Chief Strategy Officer, invited guests

What: Growing New Jobs/Growing the Workforce–What Will It Take? Experts will examine a number of workforce readiness and work and family life issues that are critical to ensuring that individuals succeed in the workplace of the 21st century and throughout life.

When: March 25 – 26, 2010 

Where: Washington, DC

Who: Karol Rose (FlexPaths CMO), moderator

What: Many Paths to Flexibility Panel

Summary: Join us on March 25–26, 2010 for our annual thought–leader conference for work life, HR, diversity and talent management professions. This year we will explore the “New Normal” in the Global Economy: What is it and what are the implications for work life and talent management?