New Work and Family Choices for Men and Women
Episode Description
Baby Bust: New Choices for Men and Women in Work and Family, by Stewart D. Friedman, founding director of the Wharton Work/Life Integration Project, reveals the surprising results of a 20-year study into men's and women's changing views on work and family. 📂 Management;Human Resources
Brief Summary
Stu Friedman discusses changing attitudes toward parenthood and work-life integration in his new book, "Baby Bust."
Key points
- The Baby Bust Phenomenon. A significant decline in the desire to have children among young adults is explored.
- Changing Perspectives on Parenthood. Young women now feel it's selfish to want children, reflecting a shift in societal norms.
- Flexibility in the Workplace. Organizations must embrace flexibility to support integrated lives for employees.
- Launching Student Advisory Board. A new initiative to engage students in work-life integration discussions.
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Episode highlights
- The Baby Bust PhenomenonA significant decline in the desire to have children among young adults is explored.“In 1992, 78% said yes to having children; in 2012, only 42% did.”4:40Oct 31, 2013
- Changing Perspectives on ParenthoodYoung women now feel it's selfish to want children, reflecting a shift in societal norms.“More women are willing to say, 'I don’t want to have children.'”11:07Oct 31, 2013
- Flexibility in the WorkplaceOrganizations must embrace flexibility to support integrated lives for employees.“Making flexibility real is key for organizational leaders.”19:49Oct 31, 2013
- Launching Student Advisory BoardA new initiative to engage students in work-life integration discussions.“We are launching the student Advisory board for the work life integration project.”22:41Oct 31, 2013
Tension
40/ 100Low tension
