Balancing work and family

It’s time to expand the definition to include well-being, social connection, and collaboration

A career-supporting partner is a wonderful thing. But it's not always an option.

Start by asking yourself what you - and only you - can do.

“If you’re unhappy at work, you’re probably unhappy in life.”

And how to do it.

Overcome society's expectations and negotiate what you both want.

The work-life debate ignores this pervasive issue. Why?

Without adding to their to-do lists.

Take some time to clarify your values.

Working parenthood was hard enough before Covid-19 - and now it's an all-out crisis. But as we exit the pandemic, we don't want to return out of habit...

If you don’t, you’re leaving money (and your health) on the table.

Most organizations approach flexibility either as an ad hoc work-life accommodation or as permission for employees to get their work done on their own...

Myth #1: School and childcare are back to normal.

A multi-year study following more than 370 low-wage families found that children's developmental outcomes were significantly affected by their parents'...

Start with a bit of self-compassion.

Ask yourself: What isn’t serving me anymore?

How to assess your priorities in a job search.

Make time for what’s really important to you and your family.

Don’t judge your staff based on face time.

Choose what you'll share - and how you'll share it.

George Martin, managing partner at The Boston Consulting Group, is worried as some of his best performers have recently pulled him aside to discuss the...

Barry Sloane, second-generation Chairman, President, and CEO of his family's bank, Century Bank, weighed whether to sell to Eastern Bank. As a small regional...

Navigate work successfully as a first-time parent. Just when you're starting to figure out parenting, all of a sudden your leave time is over. You're...

This case describes how caregiving responsibilities influence American employees, firms, and the broader economy. It details how sociodemographic trends...

You're only one person--but you're not alone. As a single parent, you know your life is different from the other working parents around you. With the...

Maryam and Sameer, brother and sister, were searching for an apartment in Hitech City, Hyderabad. Recent college graduates who were now starting jobs...

This case provides further updates on Deborah Lovich's decision, as well as reflections from her family and mentors on her path.

This case provides updates on Deborah Lovich's decision and how she navigated her work and family responsibilities over the following decade.

In the spring of 2005, an exhausted Philip McCrea, president and CEO of software development company VitesseLearning, reflects on the demands of his successful...

This case describes the rise of Cassius Clay, who later called himself Muhammad Ali, from the poor streets of Louisville, Kentucky to international fame....

Everything you need to have a successful career and be the dad you want to be. Finally, we've moved past the days when providing for your family meant...

Angel Torres is a college sophomore placed in their first summer internship. While Angel hoped the Internship might lead to a full-time job after graduation,...

Overworked? Overwhelmed? Protect yourself from burnout. The amount of work placed on women is often insurmountable. Along with doing what's required for...

Fernando Scodro, a third-generation member of his family, mulled over the next step in integrating an ESG strategy into his family office's investment...

Build your careers, your family, and your life--together. When you're part of a two-career family, you manage the competing demands of your careers, child-rearing,...

The "HBR Women at Work" series, based on the popular HBR podcast of the same name, spotlights the real challenges and opportunities women experience throughout...

Manage the competing demands of working motherhood. As a working mother, you often draw the short straw. You carry most of the burden of caregiving and...

Angel Torres is a college sophomore placed in their first summer internship. While Angel hoped the Internship might lead to a full-time job after graduation,...

Deborah Lovich, Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG), has been given the opportunity of a lifetime: to join the firm's Executive Committee as...

Ivan and Lana Kuznetsov are a dual-career couple and parents to four young children. Having immigrated to Canada from Russia in 2012, they are both in...

It’s time to expand the definition to include well-being, social connection, and collaboration

A career-supporting partner is a wonderful thing. But it's not always an option.

Start by asking yourself what you - and only you - can do.

George Martin, managing partner at The Boston Consulting Group, is worried as some of his best performers have recently pulled him aside to discuss the...

“If you’re unhappy at work, you’re probably unhappy in life.”

And how to do it.

Overcome society's expectations and negotiate what you both want.

The work-life debate ignores this pervasive issue. Why?

Without adding to their to-do lists.

Take some time to clarify your values.