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Re:Tech firms face growing resentment of parent employees du... by hodgesrm on Tuesday September 08, 2020 @06:58PM (#24414606)
> What's next, complaining that the cancer patient gets extra time off so why don't I?

I think the problem starts with framing the problem as parents vs. non-parents instead of considering a wide range of reasons why employees need more flexibility in work schedules for personal or family reasons. Those include sickness, taking care of children, taking care of elderly parents, a sick spouse, taking care of sick/dying pets, etc.

It's difficult to think of anybody who would not be affected by one or more of these.

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Re:Tech firms face growing resentment of parent employees du... by Loughla on Wednesday September 09, 2020 @09:10AM (#24420604)
Right? It's almost like employers need to kill the 9-5 factory mindset for those of us who don't make widgets.

I maintain my department with the understanding that you have to meet people where they are in life. Flexibility is key, with high, clear standards. My staff are happier and more committed than any other department on our campus because of this.

People aren't that hard to figure out - value them and be empathetic to their experiences.

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