October 31, 2013
Network researcher Ellen Kossek is quoted in USA Today's article about "Take Your Parents to Work Day." In another example of the US-centric divide between work and family, Kossek explains that inviting parents to the workplace signals a change in the times. She explains that in cultures such as Asia and Latin America, involving parents in the workplace is more common than in the US. The article reflects that the movement to inviting parents to the workplace can have positive effects on recruiting, retention, and corporate culture more generally.Read the full article: Take your parents to work? Good for employees, business