WorkLife Matters

Career

The Forever Gift Mothers Need

Nanette Fondas on May 8, 2020

On Mother's Day, forget breakfast in bed. This is the gift mom deserves.

Career

Why the Boss's Trust Can Leave You Exhausted

Nanette Fondas on December 22, 2015

The downside of a trusting employee-supervisor relationship is rarely remembered.

Career

Are Multi-Tasking Employees Present at Work?

Nanette Fondas on March 5, 2015

Presence versus productivity may well be the defining challenge of the 21st century workplace.

Career

Lean Back, Dad

Nanette Fondas on February 11, 2015

When a dad spends more time with his children, virtually everyone benefits.

Career

Dudes Get Flex

Nanette Fondas on October 30, 2014

Survey finds men embrace flexibility at work and at home.

Career

The Family-Friendly Workplace: How to Get There

Nanette Fondas on October 22, 2014

Work-family tension is exploding. Fortunately, organizations can change to make the workplace more family-friendly.

Career

"Having It All" On Their Own Terms

Nanette Fondas on May 2, 2014

Mothers in the book "Mogul, Mom, & Maid" find a solution to work-family conflict.

Leadership

Should College Deans Live with Students?

Nanette Fondas on February 3, 2014

Harvard's new dean will continuing living in a residence hall with students, setting an example worth following.

Anxiety

When Kids Go Online, Parents Worry

Nanette Fondas on January 10, 2014

A study shows that negativity, violence, strangers, and porn online worry parents.

Career

Bye Bye, Babies

Nanette Fondas on November 5, 2013

The baby bust is a result of Millennials’ realistic outlook on life.

Beauty

Rational Economic Women Buy Lipstick (Are Men Next?)

Nanette Fondas on September 4, 2013

Blame economics and evolution. In tough times, people buy beauty products to compete in the market for mates.

Career

Women's Ambition: Aided by Workplace Flexibility

Nanette Fondas on August 6, 2013

New research says ambitious workers, especially mothers, use workflex to keep investing in their careers.

Persuasion

Kate and William: Poised to Influence Parents Worldwide

Nanette Fondas on July 11, 2013

New research says "the famous get more famous." This means Prince William and Kate Middleton are poised to be the most influential parents yet.

Career

13.4 Million Reasons NOT to Ban Telework

Nanette Fondas on March 11, 2013

American workers needs telework and other flexible work options to balance work and family, reduce stress, increase productivity, and thrive in today's 24/7 globalized economy.

Career

Families Ache

Nanette Fondas on January 2, 2013

Millions of parents are hungry to learn they are not alone in their work-life struggle. That's why "Why Women Still Can't Have it All" was the most important article about work in 2012.