Think Flexibly/Act Locally: The National Dialogue on Workplace Flexibility Goes on the Road – Huffington Post
At the same time, the National Partnership for Women and Families and Family Values @ Work released a report — “Dallas Workers Speak” — outlining how employees “satisfaction correlates with a positive workplace culture that embraces flexibility and fosters trust.”
Sick at work? Health experts say ‘go home’ – The Columbus Dispatch
According to the National Partnership for Women and Families, about 55 percent of U.S. workers don’t have paid sick days.
Five domains set for Stage 2 quality reporting – Fierce EMR
The workgroup also is trying to figure out several tricky issues related to quality measurement, according to Policy Committee member Christine Bechtel, VP of the National Partnership for Women and Families. The workgroup will present its recommendations to the full committee in November.
Strengthen the Equal Pay Act – Boston.com
The National Partnership for Women and Families found that in Massachusetts, a typical woman working full time is paid $43,452 a year, while a similar man is paid $55,555, creating a wage gap of $12,103.
Advocates Push ACOG to Remove Barriers to VBACs – RH Reality Check
Maureen Corry of Childbirth Connection said, “Overall, it’s dubious that these guidelines will in fact open up access for women.” Lamaze International said, according to the National Partnership for Women and Families, that the ‘”immediately available” wording included in the guidelines could still present challenges to women who want to deliver via VBAC.”
Women managers still paid less than male peers – Dayton Business Journal
A separate report by the National Partnership for Women and Families recently indicated that women in Ohio have a wider pay gap than those nationwide. The report shows the wage gap between fully employed men and women in Ohio sits at $11,586. By comparison, the national wage gap is $10,622 per year.
New Health Reforms Take Effect – HealthDay
Kirsten Sloan, vice president of the National Partnership for Women and Families, said, “The most important thing about today is that a number of very important insurance reforms go into effect, which makes it easier for women and families to find and maintain or keep insurance.”
Less Work, More Life – The Progressive
In our time, feminist and women’s groups, including MomsRising.org and the National Partnership for Women and Families, have led the way in promoting work-life balance policies, demanding paid family leave, paid sick days, and flexible hours.
For vets, records at the click of a blue button – ModernHealthcare.com
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Family values? – Boston Globe
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