Welcome to our weekly roundup of important workplace news, top media trends, current events and the latest from Limeade. At Limeade, we’re busy staying up to date with current events that impact employees and the workplace. This Week in Work highlights the latest industry news so you can be in the know, while at work.
This Week in Work:
1. Where are all the women CEOs?
An aptly titled article in the Wall Street Journal by Vanessa Fuhrmans delves into the state of female leadership and the lack of female CEOs.
2. Finland offers new fathers as much paid leave as mothers
On Wednesday, Finland announced that new fathers will be offered the same paid leave as mothers — which is nearly seven months. Finland’s Minister of Health and Social Affairs said this enables more equality between parents and diversity among families.
3. What do employees want? Sleep.
A recent Qualtrics survey mentioned in HR Dive found that workers think the most important feature of a good schedule is one that prioritizes health and sleep. Consistency was the second most important factor.
4. Who’s ready for HR Tech?
Jen Colletta at HR Executive shared a first look at the HR Tech agenda.
5. Want that nomad life?
A CNBC article by Jennifer Liu discusses five jobs that allow you to work from anywhere in the world.
Thanks for tuning in to This Week in Work — see you next week!