Working Mother and Corporate Voices for Working Families recognized 30 lawmakers in the second Best of Congress initiative. They were named for the way they treat their staffs (each office has its own workplace rules, like a small business) and their commitment to moving important work-life legislation forward. Among those bills is a new improved FMLA.
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The Family and Medical Leave Act created a safety net for workers afraid they would lose their jobs when they most needed time off to care for a loved one. But critics say its not enough. A number of bills are being pushed in Congress to amend the bill and give it more teeth. Here's a look at what's on the docket.
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In a year of tough economic choices, the Working Mother Best Companies for Multicultural Women remained committed to the policies and programs that truly support working women of color, from the moment they walk in the door and as they grow in the company. Here is a look at the 23 companies who supported their women of color in 2010.
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Corporate cutbacks? Not where it matters to working families, say our winners. Read about premier benefits that make life manageable.
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The National Association for Female Executives, NAFE, names it's Top 50 Companies for Executive Women. These winners prove that companies with women at the top and a focus on the advancement of women in profit and loss positions have a better bottom line.
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America’s children can breathe easier with these innovators who are paving the way for a cleaner, greener world. Working Mother names companies who are following green paths, implementing recycling programs and reducing their carbon footprints.
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From cashiers and housekeepers on up to the corporate office, working moms at Working Mother's Best Companies for Hourly Workers are getting the benefits, training and flexibility they need to succeed. And their families benefit too.
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Around the Web
- IT Jobs Offer Growth But Women are Bailing Out [womensenews.org]
- FMLA Definition of Family Clarified
- Diversity of a Different Color
- Being Recognized as a Great Place to Work
- It’s Time for Policies to Match Modern Family Needs
- 7 Tips For Working For A Younger Boss
- Often, men help women get to the corner office
- Are Your Best Female Employees a Flight Risk?
- Best Global Brands 2009 study of the world’s most valuable brands
- Do Happy Employees Increase Shareholder Value?
Spotlight: Childhood Cancer
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The amount of media on any topic in America can be overwhelming–and when you are a family... -
People Against Childhood Cancer, PAC2, has created an advocacy tool that we hope will be...
