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How about some good news for a change? Our 2009 Working mother 100 Best Companies are standing tough in their support of working families.
Despite the layoffs, cutbacks and general economic maladies the country is facing, these work-life superstars continue to spend on health care, child care and work/life benefits. In fact, spending has actually increased at many of our winning companies, with about a third reporting that added funds have gone to new and improved programs. Now that’s change we can believe in!
We have learned that how, when and where you work aren’t as important as the quality of the work you produce. A full 100 percent of this year’s winning companies offer telecommuting and flextime schedules, 98 percent offer job-sharing, and 94 percent offer compressed workweeks.
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Looking for the
latest styles at a fraction of the price? Working Mother met with
professional shopper Karen Kleber to find out her insider tips from
25 years of experience in the fashion industry.
Budget-Friendly Shopping Tips Shop your Closet… Read More »
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Working Mother magazine announces their top picks for businesses committed to finding–and keeping–a diverse workforce.
Facing tough economic pressures, our 2009 Best Companies for Multicultural Women know that this year will serve as a litmus test of their commitment to diversity and inclusion. These 20 remarkable winners remain steadfast in their support of multicultural employees and the programs that help them thrive. To these employers of choice, workforce diversity is critical to long-term success, no matter what the obstacle. Read More »
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What prompts boys
to play with trucks and girls to play with dolls? We sort out the
latest thinking to help you raise an exceptional child.
Recent brain research seems to explain why “boys will be boys” and
“girls will be girls.” Does this mean our kids are destined to
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Who is the Chief Financial
Officer of your household? Three high-powered moms–a tax partner, a
brand manager and Barbie's design VP–reveal who oversees the
money in their families and how the different roles came about.
Q: Who handles your family’s finances?
Lori… Read More »
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More franchises are
making it easier for entrepreneurs to be eco-and familyfriendly at
the same time.
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Depression strikes many
working moms, but too few seek help. The hidden... Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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It’s one of the most important, intimate and challenging connections you will ever have. What makes this partnership work, what messes it up and how to get it right from the get-go.
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<strong><img alt="" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/kdmzCNN4VGjb/photos/dd69242d66762b4494b83cf7727be830/mr_2353161188f78e.jpg?ug_____D0yspVEhR" align="left" width="400" height="305">You’ve been working hard, making your company lots of money—but can you ask for a raise in this economy? Learn the do’s and don’ts of the salary negotiation dance.</strong><br> <br> When the talk of the day swirls around downsizing, hiring freezes and pay cuts, asking for a raise might feel like an exercise in futility, if not downright foolishness. The state of the economy, however, shouldn’t be the first thing you consider when deciding if the time is right to request a salary bump. “The No. 1 factor to consider is your value to the company,” says syndicated columnist Bob Rosner, MBA, of <a rel="nofollow" href="http://Workplace911.com">Workplace911.com</a>. Read More »
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