Flexible work benefits could reshape corporate life in 5 to 10 years
Four experts foresee broader work life balance with flexible hours telecommuting child care elder care and phased retirement. Time as a commodity drives demand for on site conveniences training and docking office setups as firms seek to attract and retain talent led by executives from Hewitt Associates Creative Solutions Monsanto and others.
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Group at work can help lessen resistance to gays
Knight Ridder News Service reports Outfront Minnesota urges workplaces to form gay and lesbian affinity groups to reduce bias. It recommends asking challengers to clarify points, questioning respectfully to preserve ego, and praising willingness to voice views. It emphasizes respect over threats and knowing individuals over stereotypes.
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Knight Ridder
Outfront
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Sleep deprivation hits shift workers across industries
The Sleep Medicine Institute at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas notes widespread sleep loss among shift workers, costing the nation billions in productivity. Sleepy workers struggle with midnight to 6 am sleep, daytime distractions, and extra job hours, with health care and emergency staff among hardest hit.
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Sleep Medicine Institute
Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas
Dianne Cooke
National Sleep Foundation
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IBM shareholders reject return to traditional pension plan
IBM shareholders voted against a proposal to offer a cash balance option alongside the traditional pension plan. Despite the loss, employee shareholders secured more than 3 percent of the vote, allowing the issue to return at next year’s annual meeting. The plan would let employees move funds between jobs and accrue benefits progressively.
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