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US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture

Congress fails to modernize parental leave policies, reflecting outdated views.
Majority of the House supported parental leave voting measure, but GOP opposed.
fromHR Brew
1 day ago
Remote teams

The EVP of Global HR at Protiviti shares what has kept him in his role for nearly 18 years

HR executive tenures are short due to burnout; adaptability and technology knowledge are essential for success.
US politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 weeks ago

Proxy Voting Defeat Reflects a House Out of Step With Modern Culture

Congress fails to modernize parental leave policies, reflecting outdated views.
Majority of the House supported parental leave voting measure, but GOP opposed.
fromHR Brew
1 day ago
Remote teams

The EVP of Global HR at Protiviti shares what has kept him in his role for nearly 18 years

HR executive tenures are short due to burnout; adaptability and technology knowledge are essential for success.
more#workplace-culture
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago
Alternative transportation

My Guilty Pleasure: The Peace of a Long Commute | The Walrus

The act of commuting offers moments of solitude and reflection amidst the chaos of daily responsibilities.
Parenting
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Parents entitled to new neonatal care leave and pay - here's who is eligible

The Independent champions accessible journalism and supports working families with new neonatal leave policies for parents of babies in critical care.
#bipartisan-support
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump supports proxy voting for new moms in Congress: 'I don't know why it's controversial'

Trump supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Johnson Fails to Kill Bipartisan Measure to Allow Proxy Voting for New Parents

Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to block remote voting for new parents failed, indicating bipartisan support for the measure.
Bill proposals for new parents highlight longstanding issues in Congress regarding family leave.
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago
US politics

Trump supports proxy voting for new moms in Congress: 'I don't know why it's controversial'

Trump supports proxy voting for new parents in Congress.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Johnson Fails to Kill Bipartisan Measure to Allow Proxy Voting for New Parents

Speaker Mike Johnson's attempt to block remote voting for new parents failed, indicating bipartisan support for the measure.
Bill proposals for new parents highlight longstanding issues in Congress regarding family leave.
more#bipartisan-support
#congress
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Johnson Moves to Block a Bill Allowing New Parents in the House to Vote by Proxy

Conference on remote voting among Congress members after childbirth highlights generational and structural changes in political culture.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support

Congress lacks maternity leave, causing difficulties for new parents like Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who advocates for remote voting and parental leave.
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 weeks ago
SF politics

Johnson Moves to Block a Bill Allowing New Parents in the House to Vote by Proxy

Conference on remote voting among Congress members after childbirth highlights generational and structural changes in political culture.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

In Congress, a Push for Proxy Voting for New Parents Draws Bipartisan Support

Congress lacks maternity leave, causing difficulties for new parents like Rep. Brittany Pettersen, who advocates for remote voting and parental leave.
more#congress
fromThe Local Germany
1 month ago
Germany politics

Reader question: Can you naturalise as German while on parental leave?

Parental leave does not affect eligibility for German citizenship, as related benefits are not classified as social welfare.
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

People Are Sharing The "Normal" Things About American Culture That Are Secretly Weird, Even To Americans

Unpaid parental leave negatively impacts family bonding time, highlighting the need for policy reform.
#starbucks
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Business

Starbucks triples baristas' paid parental leave to 18 weeks

Starbucks is increasing paid parental leave to enhance employee morale and performance.
Beginning in March, birth parents get 18 weeks of paid leave, and non-birth parents 12 weeks.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Business

The latest change for Starbucks under its new CEO? Baristas can get triple the amount of paid parental leave

Starbucks is significantly expanding its paid parental leave policy amid leadership changes, while baristas may see smaller raises due to recent performance issues.
fromwww.ocregister.com
4 months ago
Business

Starbucks triples baristas' paid parental leave to 18 weeks

Starbucks is increasing paid parental leave to enhance employee morale and performance.
Beginning in March, birth parents get 18 weeks of paid leave, and non-birth parents 12 weeks.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Business

The latest change for Starbucks under its new CEO? Baristas can get triple the amount of paid parental leave

Starbucks is significantly expanding its paid parental leave policy amid leadership changes, while baristas may see smaller raises due to recent performance issues.
more#starbucks
fromScary Mommy
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

This Parent Wants Moms To Rethink Their Daycare Calculus

Childcare costs often lead mothers to leave the workforce, jeopardizing their long-term career and financial status.
fromIrish Independent
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Tesco lifts pay for staff and extends paid maternity leave to 26 weeks

Tesco's hourly wage increase to €17.61 will exceed the future national living wage, reflecting the company's investment in its workforce.
Miscellaneous
fromFast Company
5 months ago

There are no federal parental leave protections for entrepreneurs. Here's how to manage

Hustle culture exacerbates the challenges faced by new mothers, impacting their health and work-life balance.
The U.S. is unique in its absence of a national paid parental leave program, affecting parents significantly.
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Opinion: A record number of teachers are leaving the job. Here's why I'm one of them

Record high teacher turnover persists since the pandemic, affected by low job satisfaction, inadequate support for parents, and historical biases within the profession.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Finnish fathers taking nearly double length of paternity leave since 2022 reform

Finland's 2022 reform nearly doubled parental leave length, equalizing leave for both parents and significantly increasing fathers' participation in childcare.
fromtheweek
7 months ago
Privacy professionals

What 'day one rights' could mean for employees and their bosses

The Employment Rights Bill introduces significant changes to workplace rights, especially emphasizing protections from the first day of employment.
fromwww.sun-sentinel.com
7 months ago
European startups

A breast pump startup wants to give working mothers more of their day back

MilkMate simplifies breastfeeding for working mothers, enhancing productivity and encouraging healthier workplace support.
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