Working Fathers: New Strategies for Balancing Work and Family
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| Rating | : | 4.37 (847 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0156006030 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-07-20 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A pioneering guide that shows fathers how to stay connected on the home front-and encourage “father-friendly” policies in the workplace.
A great book for new or "old" fathers! A Customer A wonderful book outlining what is wrong with male-dominated business society today. If you are not a working father, some of the statistics will surprise you, otherwise you'll know exactly what the author is talking about.Also listed are some simple (almost too simple!) suggestions on how to create a more father-friendly environment, not only for you, but for your employer and fellow employees as well.. A Customer said Well worth the money!. I wasn't quite sure what to expect not having read any "partenting books" but this one was a great, great surpirise. I bought four copies two for a friend and two for my brothers. They too love it!
Men's work-family conflict is about far more than paternity leave. James Levine and Todd Pittinsky call it the "Invisible Dilemma" and, without permanently drawing focus from the problems of the working mother, seek to educate us about it. The book includes practical strategies for reducing "DaddyStress," "Creating the Father-Friendly Workplace," "Breaking the Culture Collusion," and "Connecting with Your Family." This book, based on a decade of research, should find a solid readership among managers and mothers, as well as fathers. It's about time corporate America and the workplace started taking f