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Workplace Flexibility and People with Disabilities

Robin Shaffert | Posted 10.28.2009 | Business

Read More: Americans With Disabilities Act, Flexible Work Arrangements, Sick Days, Employee Benefits, Disabilities, Work and Family Month, Medical Leave, Paid Medical Leave, Disability Employment Awareness Month, Business News
Robin Shaffert

A high percentage of people with disabilities who are ready, willing, and able to work are unemployed. Providing increased flexibility is one thing that employers can do to help.

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My Meet the Press Minute

Trish Kinney | Posted 10.21.2009 | Business

Read More: Workforce, Meet the Press, Maria Shriver, Employee Benefits, The Shriver Report, Center for American Progress, Business News
Trish Kinney

There are millions of workers employed by small and medium size businesses that are not flush with profits and simply cannot afford flexible schedules and paid family sick days.

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Peaceful Revolution: Facing Up to the Consequences of Paying Lip Service to the "Work/Life" Agenda

Juliet Bourke | Posted 10.09.2009 | Living

Read More: Family Friendly Policy, Work-Life Balance, Employee Benefits, Living News
Juliet Bourke

We may title policies "work/life," but what we really mean is "work/family," and those who get pride of place even in this group are parents.

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Healthier Employees and Cost Savings: Expanding our Definition of Wellness at Work

Ellen Galinsky | Posted 10.07.2009 | Living

Read More: Employee Health Care, Employee Benefits, Wellness, Living News
Ellen Galinsky

If we really want to make a difference in working families' lives, our definition of wellness needs to expand.

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2008 Ends With Alarming Retirement Benefit Trends

Mark Miller | Posted 02.02.2009 | Business

Read More: 401(K), 403(B), Retirement Funds, Employee Benefits, Saving for Retirement, Budget Cuts, Economy, Corporate Budget, Pensions, Retirement Savings Plans, Financial Crisis, Personal Bank Account, Personal Finance, Recession, Business News
Mark Miller

Unlike traditional pensions, employers have the flexibility to stop or start matching 401(k) contributions as they like. It's a relatively obvious target for cuts in a severe economic crisis.

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