Struggles of Working Parents
Dear Rising Leader, "It takes a village." If you're a working parent this is a phrase you probably say often because the juggle is real. Recent research shows: About half of both men and women say being a working parent takes away from their ability to be a good...
Despite challenges at home and work, most working moms and dads say being employed is what’s best for them
Balancing work and family responsibilities brings many challenges for working mothers and fathers with children younger than 18. Roughly half say being a working parent makes it harder for them to be a good parent, and about as many say that at times they feel they...
S.H.E. Summit on Yahoo!
The 8th Annual S.H.E. Summit is kicking off next week in New York City. The event celebrates the advancement of women and inclusion within the workplace. Claudia Chan joined Yahoo Finance to discuss how this year's Summit will change the workplace and give direction...
Power: 3 Habits of Leaders Who are Strong Enough to Share Their Power
Power within a company gets a bad rap. Often it's associated with greed but the reality is that power is needed by leaders who are accountable within an organization. Be it with financial results or company strategy, leaders need the ability to influence the behavior...
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Despite challenges at home and work, most working moms and dads say being employed is what’s best for them
Balancing work and family responsibilities brings many challenges for working mothers and fathers with children younger than 18. Roughly half say being a working parent makes it harder for them to be a good parent, and about as many say that at times they feel they...
Majority of Working Parents say that Employment is Optimal, but Difficult
Half of parents say working is the best situation for them, according to a new survey by Pew Research Center. Still, the juggle takes a toll, at home and at work. The percentage of American moms with jobs is up considerably from 50 years ago. A majority (55%) of...
Why Businesses Need to Adapt to Flexible Working
Flexible working was once a hallmark of startups and young tech companies. Admittedly, smaller companies with fewer workers are naturally more geared towards encouraging greater workplace freedoms. In recent years, however, large businesses have come around to the...
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S.H.E. Summit 2019: Unleash Influence
"To unleash influence you need to embrace your whole life leadership. That means prioritizing yourself and your self-care, and to treat your whole life as the organization you are leading." -- Claudia Chan September is National Self Care Month, which gives us a great...
S.H.E. Summit 2019: Testimonials
Your best future doesn't just happen. You have to create it. The thing is you often have to get out of your routines and day-to-day environments, and put yourselves in off-site transformational events and gatherings to gain the energy, inspiration, connections and...
S.H.E. Summit 2019: Unleash Influence
When it comes to improving our workplaces, industries and communities--we forget it is not organizations or entities that do the work...it is PEOPLE that do." -- Claudia Chan As world leaders gather in New York this week for the UN General Assembly, we are reminded...