Global People Tree on : engagement through work life integration.

An advisor to Hillary Clinton and Michelle Obama reveals the secrets of commanding authority.

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Can women have the whole shebang - the career, the family and eternal bliss?

UK's biggest ever flex work pilot ! Interesting results

It may all be happening by chance. Take look at all articles that I have curated since the last edition. They all offer a more nuanced and fine grained view of work life integration. Workaholics vs. clock watchers; work-life folks vs. work 'is my life' people; Want- to- be- a- dad vs. don't want to be a mom ! 

 

The stories of people at work are different. Their desire and aspiration for work life integration is different and organizations must value and support that diversity. The articles in this week are a healthy sign of the conversation moving beyond: the usual telecommuting is good for you, and the fatigue of 'mommy track' articles. Those articles are very valid and needed, but what is also needed is to appreciate the complex nature of the work life integration issues.

 

The aspirations of working dads, and want to be a dad; the people who find meaning at work and those who find work meaningless, all need customized solutions to enhance their work life fit. By glossing over these differences we miss out on a great opportunityfor creating a more energzied and engaged workforce.

 

There is also an interesting TED talk on the way we consume information. Since information overload is one of the biggest factors interfereing with work life integration, the talk offers interesting insights into the issue.

 

Please share with those who might benefit from the magazine,

wishing you a ton of work life bliss

Tanvi

 

Twitter: @G_peopletree.com

tanvi.gautam@globalpeopletree.com

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Very interesting article which shows that the idea that men might feel less empowered than women to discuss their desire to be parents deserves our attention. I am really glad to see that the male perspective is being represented on popular forums now.