Workplace Buzz: Today's Headlines

Workplace Buzz on October 9, 2007 7:10 AM

Giving Parents a Break
AMERICAN women sometimes joke that they plan to move to Sweden or France before they become pregnant, to take advantage of the generous paid maternity leave those countries provide. In fact, would-be moms may not realize they have many more options than just those two: 170 countries offer some paid maternity leave, and 98 of them offer at least 14 weeks off with pay. The United States is not one of them. New York Times

Setting a Precedent?
Bloomberg LP, the world's largest financial news and data provider, is the latest corporation to be slapped with accusations of sexual discrimination, part of what experts told ABC News is a coming tidal wave of such complaints as more women continue their ascent in the workplace. With women making up approximately 46 percent of the work force in America, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, more and more companies may be forced to decide how flexible they are willing to be with employees' schedules – particularly those of expectant or new mothers. ABC News


A Man Offers Women Suggestions for the Workplace
John McKee, author and business coach, president of BusinessSuccessCoach.net, is the author of Career Wisdom and 21 Ways Women in Management Shoot Themselves in the Foot. His Web sites are www.BusinessSuccessCoach.net and www.BusinessWomanWeb.com. He offers counsel on dealing with tough workplace challenges. Salt Lake Tribune

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