Tag Archive | "Work-Life Balance"

Did you know that for an increasing number of employees, workplace flexibility has become the new currency? According to the 2008 National Study of the Changing Workforce, 87% of employees report having workplace flexibility would be extremely or very important if they were looking for a new job.

The old view of flexibility was that it was a perk or a favor to a valued employee, often a working mother. Others thought it meant just flex time or flex place. But these ideas have changed as more and more companies have become more flexible. Why are they doing so?

While it can be a challenge to juggle family life with career commitments, particularly at the C-level, the key to success lies in preparation and a willingness to bend traditional gender-based roles. By taking a business-like attitude to managing the family, executives can set realistic goals and objectives to keep life running smoothly, both in and out of the office.

With years of experience in the entertainment industry, Reyna formed a full-service multimedia company called Jane Street Productions to develop branded entertainment programs for major brands. She spoke with Monster.com about her storied past, her current work with Mario Batali, the responsibilities which the Media Production Coordinator should expect, and shared some advice for those just starting out in the media production world.

Increasingly, employers are realizing that the key to attracting and retaining top talent, and getting the most out of employees, requires creating a work-life balance that’s actually balanced. And workers are starting to realize meaningful work, and by extension, a meaningful career, aren’t mutually exclusive from having a life outside the office.