If you were to base your understanding of the corporate world on movies and advertising (as it can be tempting to do), you might think women were barreling up the ranks in business faster than you can say “next CEO.” Sadly, for those who can bear to look reality squarely in the eye, it’s clear […]
Anne-Marie Slaughter
The Great Divide: What the Overworked and Underemployed Have in Common
One morning last week I joined a small gathering in a conference room at New York City’s Baruch College to listen to a line-up of speakers and panelists talk on the subject of “Families and Flexibility.” The event was sponsored by Scott Stringer, our NYC Comptroller, who has been promoting city-wide “right to request” legislation. […]