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How Can a Working Mother Be Successful These Days? 6 Strategies for Success as an Entrepreneur and Parent
In a perfect world, being a parent and being a business owner wouldn't conflict with each other. But the world is far from perfect, so this busy mother of five had to reenvision and redefine what it means to her to succeed in her two most important roles.
Can Hassle- and Worry-Free Employee Leave Exist? This Trio Is on a Mission to Prove It
Mahima Chawla, Lauren Dai and Amber Feng founded Cocoon in June 2020 to take the pain out of employee leave. Here, Chawla shares three lessons she's learned since then.
Most of the Best Countries for Working Parents Are in Europe
There is still plenty of room for improvement when it comes to protecting new parents and same-sex couples who want to adopt children.
'I'm Fighting for Paternity Leave -- So Should You'
Supporting men as caregivers is a necessity for gender equality.
4 Ways to Sustainably Boost Productivity and Performance Without the Spend
Experiential learning opportunities for your staff ignites performance and motivation.
Paid Parental Leave: Doing Well by Doing Good
What employers need to know about a benefit that helps pay for itself.
How Reddit's Alexis Ohanian Balances Work and Family
The entrepreneur and investor, shares his take on parental leave and work-life balance.
Stop Making New Parents Choose Between Their Job and Their Premature Baby
"World Prematurity Day" happens this week, but it's something to take action over rather than to celebrate.
Despite Bias, Women Entrepreneurs Are an Enormous Economic Force
A mountain of research shows that women frequently succeed in business despite a host of problems men generally don't have to face.
Businesses Shouldn't Underestimate the Real Benefits of Parental Leave
Employers who accommodate families are rewarded with more committed employees.
How to Calculate the Right Parental Leave Policy
Do this right, and you'll have employees who are happy, loyal and productive.
Tech Companies Should Pave the Way to Better Parental Leave Policies
Fathers and partners want to be more involved in child rearing. Women want to work and advance their careers.
San Francisco Becomes First U.S. City to Mandate Paid Parental Leave
The unanimously approved law allows parents to receive their full salary for six weeks, beginning in 2017.
4 Data-Backed Reasons You Need to Offer More Parental Leave
The U.S. is notorious for being one of the worst countries in the world for work-life balance. Let's change that.
Why Entrepreneurs Should Support Nationalized Parental Leave
The U.S. is the only industrialized nation in the world that does not provide working moms (or dads) with support during the vital first few months of a newborn's life. It's time for change.