Articles by Allison O'Kelly
Dispelling the Myth of Work-Life Balance
There’s a huge difference between work-life balance and work-life flexibility. Recognizing this is paramount in managing today’s workforce.
The Silver Tsunami: Are Talented Professionals Flooding Into — or Out of — Your Business?
With workers staying in the job market for longer periods of time, some tactics should be used to retain this valuable group.
3 Talent Pools to Tap With Flex Work
Want to “cast a wider net,” tap new talent sources and hire a more diverse workforce?
Step Up to Paid Parental Leave
Netflix, Adobe and others have recently introduced much-improved paid paternity leave policies. More companies should follow suit.
Where’s the ‘P’ in Flex Work?
Many companies fail to reap the benefits of flexible work because they focus too much on technology — and not enough on process.
Will You Ride the Millennial Wave?
Millennials are taking over the workforce. By paying attention to some best practices, employers are more likely to retain the young talent.
Are Your Flex-Work Strategies on Target?
Employers see a balanced work-life, but employees don't. Where's the disconnect?
Want to Attract Better Talent? Showcase Flexibility
Learn where your workplace flexibility stands before utilizing it as a recruiting tool.
3 Flexibility Barriers That Undermine Recruiting
Want to transform your company into a real talent magnet? Then build more flexibility into your culture.
Stop the Bleeding!
Technology enables flexibility, but blurs boundaries between home and work.
New Year, New Approaches to Flexibility
Improving workplace flexibility is no longer a nice thing to do; it’s a business imperative.
Overcoming Stereotypes to Attract Great Talent
Focusing on stereotypes might be holding your talent management team back from the best potential employees.
Overcoming Stereotypes to Attract Great Talent
Career re-entry challenges are not just a working mother issue. Professional men and women who have been laid off, military spouses, veterans, returning retirees and stay-at-home dads wanting to make a comeback professionally are all in a similar boa...
The View From Behind the Workplace Flexibility Curve
If you think the purpose of an interview is to determine whether a candidate is right for your company’s open position, know that professionals are sizing up your business for just the same reasons. And culture fit is more of a consideration for cand...