Corporate responses to family needs

Today's workplace assumes a far greater role in the family lives of workers than ever before. It is no longer possible for workers to leave their personal problems at home, as company cultures dictate -- because someone is rarely home to solve them. Demands for a more "family-friendly" workplace come at a time when business needs to invest more in its people. Concerns about labor shortages, productivity and global competitiveness create the bottom-line reasons for a business response to families. For a complete reprint of this article contact Haworth Press by telephone (1-800-HAWORTH) or EMail (getinfo@haworth.com) Article copyright The Haworth Press, Inc.