What Does Family Mean, and What Do They Want?

What do we mean by the word family? It depends. Some of you might immediately picture small children and two parents. Others picture a young newlywed couple, a single male caring for his aging father, or the members of a large extended family. In the United States, the Gen-X-er and his dog could be a family, while in Asia the pet seldom qualifies.

One family-friendly strategy won’t meet all of these employees’ individual needs. It’s critical to consider the different types of families in your group, and then think about (and talk about) the approaches that will work best for each of them. Remember, the most accurate way to get this information quickly is simply to ask your employees.

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