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Research

New Research on Working Families in Major Transition: WFD's newest research investigates how working families are responding to changing social and economic trends, and suggests approaches to support workers in their working and caregiving roles.
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WFD Consulting is pleased to announce that the report Leveling the Playing Field: Attracting, Engaging and Advancing People with Disabilities has been released to the public by The Conference board. The report, whose lead author is WFD's Peter Linkow, includes a comprehensive, evidence-based business case for hiring and effectively employing people with disabilities.
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Global Study on Men and Work-Life Integration reveals that, when it comes to work and family, men and women are more alike than different.  This finding conflicts with a widely-held assumption that men identify more strongly with work and women with personal/family life.
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Survey: The State of Work-Life 2010
Senior management in a wide range of industries has maintained its commitment to work-life. Staffing and budgets are holding their own. However, there is a curious mismatch between the most serious workforce issues identified by companies and where they are investing their resources.
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Workload in America 2010
Findings from WFD's Second Annual Survey of Workload Issues confirm that even as the economy begins to improve, workloads for employees and managers continue to escalate and stress is taking its toll. Organizations are concerned about the potential impacts and how they can respond.
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WFD Consulting presented research on workplace flexibility for hourly workers at the Corporate Voices for Working Families Annual Partners meeting in May 2009.
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» Read about earlier WFD Consulting research work here

Our hearts go out to the families, friends and colleagues devastated by the senseless acts at the Boston Marathon. We join those who participated in the Boston Vigil on the Common and pray for peace, here and everywhere. 
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Sponsorship Opportunities
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Upcoming Events

May 6-8, 2013, Atlanta, GA
Linkage Conference

May 14-15, 2013, New York 
Conference Board Women's Leadership Conference

June 3, 2013, New York
Families and Work Institute Legacy Award Dinner

June 5-7, 2013, Toronto, Ontario
CUWFA Conference

June 25-26, 2013, New York
Conference Board D&I Conference

October 21-23, 2013, New York
Working Mother Congress

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WFD's past and upcoming conferences and presentations


In The News

An Open Letter to Marissa Mayer from WFD Board Chair Fran Rodgers
Fran Rodgers, a pioneer of the work/family movement and workplace flexibility, urges Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer to reverse her ban on telecommuting.
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WFD Consulting Presents the 2013 Global Work-Life and Diversity Solutions Workshop Series, featuring interactive online expert advice and discussion on the compelling talent management issues facing today’s changing world of work.
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WFD Consulting Announces New Partnership to Bring Practical Online Courses to Implement Flexibility Effectively in Workplaces Worldwide
WFD is pleased to announce the addition of practical Web-based e-courses on workplace flexibility and telework to our product offerings.
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Workplace Flexibility LogoWFD joins Corporate Voices' National Workplace Flexibility Campaign
WFD Consulting has announced that it will join Corporate Voices for Working Families in a national campaign to engage the business community and create a broader awareness of the positive business and employee benefits of workplace flexibility.
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