Women may be better adapted for the jobs of the future. Success in the brave new world of 21st century careers will require the ability to handle ambiguity, manage multiple tasks, and build networks of support at work and in the community. Each of us needs to be adept at juggling career, family, and other commitments. Women seem to be more skilled at this than men. Employers should be willing to invest in women as leaders of the future and to create a work environment that values their particular skills.
Kids are the unseen stakeholders at work.
Parents' work experiences and career values influence children's health and welfare in significant ways. The issue is complex, however, and plays out differently for men and women. Children whose mothers are highly involved in their careers experience relatively few behavior problems. These mothers have greater self-esteem and competence, providing a positive role model. A child's mental health is also positively affected when a father is satisfied with his job.