Work-Life Balance and Gender Disparities in Modern Society
In today's world, balancing work and personal life is crucial. This content explores the challenges faced by different age groups, the gender disparities in income and opportunities, and the evolving concepts of work-life balance. It sheds light on the need for equal pay, paid leave policies, and flexible work arrangements to achieve a healthier work-life integration for all. The content also discusses the aspirations of individuals for a more fulfilling work environment, including benefits such as maternity leave, fitness programs, and professional development opportunities.
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DIVERSITY SPECTRUM LYNN GARDNER HEFFRON DI DDIV Work-Life Balance for All Ages International Conference Budapest, November 17, 2016
Choices In the Modern World THE MODERN WORLD Do you work to live or live to work? What are your responsibilities at home? What is your work life like? Do you have any time for yourself? What choices do you have? Where is your joy?
13% of American workers have paid family leave through employers Family & Medical Insurance Leave Act (FAMILY) Up to 12 Weeks of Paid Leave of private sector workers have no paid sick leave Healthy Families Act 7 job protected paid sick days per year
65+ in US 2013 - 44.7 Million or 14.1% of Population 2060 - 98.2 million projected population US Women Live Longer Women 81 - Men 76 Sources of Income for 65+ Pensions 28% of Women 42% of Men Social Security 57% of Women or 21 million Unmarried Women Living Alone 3 Times More Likely to Live in Poverty
Balance Imbalance WOMEN IN THE U.S Receive more university &graduate degrees than men One half of our workforce Are the main breadwinner in 4 of 10 families BUT IN 2015 Women earned 80 cents for every $1 earned by men Women earn less in virtually every occupation Poverty rate for working women would be cut one half if women paid same as men
Work Wish List In Your 30 s & Beyond Flexible work arrangements Sane work hours - Telecommuting Maternity leave On site day care Legal advice Fitness/Yoga Dog-Friendly environment Volunteerism Professional development Opportunity to make a difference
The New Balance FaceBook & Google 1. free gourmet food 2. laundry 3. sporting facilities 4. commuter bicycles 5. WIFI shuttle 6. less balance BUT happier employees flat company structures enabling communication between management & employees Zendesk, Thumbtack, March of Dimes 1. Family Time Valued 2. More Women Executives
Healthy in Mind, Body, & Spirit Rethink Your Choices Relationships Family Education Personal Time & Development Work Income Savings Smiling Laughing Fun Redefine Your Joy
YOUR CHOICES YOUR JOY
Contact Lynn Gardner Heffron Founder & President lgheffron@diversityspectrum.org www.diversityspectrum.org
