More common, but still judged The choice of how many children to have has always been personal, especially since the contraceptive revolution of the middle of the 20th century gave many women some real control over their fertility. However, there have also been distinct cultural and social trends.Those patterns are beginning to shift toward fewer […]

Deval Patrick to participate in MIT’s Innovation Initiative This spring, former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick will become a visiting fellow at MIT, where he will discuss policymaking, entrepreneurship, and innovation-based growth issues with the Institute community. Patrick will be a visiting innovation fellow at the MIT Innovation Initiative, as it is officially known.Patrick will regularly […]

Short-term solutions Naturally, employers have options for incorporating flexibility and assisting women affected by the pandemic recession. By refraining from criticizing employees for working outside of core hours, for instance, managers can set expectations that are more in line with reality and reevaluate performance criteria. Although it may be difficult for companies already understaffed to […]