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Scott Behson, PhD
Professor, Author, Speaker, Consultant
Building Better Workplaces
That Work for Everyone
From 2012 through 2017, I authored the Fathers, Work, and Family Blog, the first and most prominent blog focused on helping fathers balance work and family and promoting more supportive workplaces. The blog is now shuttered, but is archived here.
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My Wall Street Journal Interview with Max Schireson on Prioritizing Family and Career
Last month, Max Shireson gave up his job running a billion-dollar startup to spend more time with his family. And he couldn’t be happier...
Scott Behson
Sep 16, 20142 min read
There Are 168 Hours in a Week: How Are You Using Yours?
A few weeks ago, Harvard Business Review Online published my latest article, “Relax, You Have 168 Hours This Week.” This is my eighth...
Scott Behson
Sep 9, 20142 min read
How Family Support For Dads Also Helps Working Moms, Kids and Employers
My colleague’s story illustrates the negative ripple effects that a non-supportive employer has, not just on working dads, but also on...
Scott Behson
Aug 25, 20143 min read
CEO Steps Down To Be A More Involved Dad
Yesterday, Max Schireson stepped down as CEO of MongoDB, a successful and growing software company, in order to be a more involved...
Scott Behson
Aug 6, 20143 min read
Leading By Example: EY’s CEO Mark Weinberger on Work and Family
At the recent White House Summit on Working Families, Ernst & Young’s CEO Mark Weinberger told an anecdote that, to me, represents our...
Scott Behson
Jul 9, 20143 min read
The Challenges Faced By Working Dads, All In One Awesome Infographic!
This infographic with statistics compiled by the White House for the Working Fathers Summit, makes a compelling case of the importance of...
Scott Behson
Jul 3, 20142 min read
The Best Way to Think About Work-Family Balance (Balanced Diet, Not a See-Saw)
The Benefits of Thinking About “Work-Family Balance” as a “Balanced Diet” instead of a “Balance Beam.” Balance, as in a balanced diet…...
Scott Behson
May 5, 20142 min read
The Changing Role of Men at Work and at Home- A Conversation at Womenetics
I was recently asked to contribute a short piece on the changing role of men in work-family for Womenetics.com, a leading website for...
Scott Behson
Apr 25, 20142 min read
Have You Bought Into the Cult of Overwork?
Here’s a quick checklist from Greg Marcus’ book “Busting Your Corporate Idol” that can tell you if you are exhibiting signs of chronic...
Scott Behson
Apr 23, 20143 min read
Google, Segmenters, Integrators and Work-Family Balance
Google found that some employees are able to separate work and non-work, while others take a more integrated approach. How this insight...
Scott Behson
Apr 10, 20143 min read
3 Ways to Get More Flexibility at Work (reposted from Salary.com)
In my first article as a contributing writer to Salary.com, I discuss three common forms of workplace flexibility–compressed work weeks,...
Scott Behson
Mar 31, 20141 min read
Welcome Harvard Business Review Readers
“Even the most employee-oriented managers have concerns about having employees work outside of normal work hours or at places other than...
Scott Behson
Mar 24, 20141 min read
What You Should Know About Telecommuting: Part 1- The Benefits
Telecommuting has received a burst of media attention. It is increasingly clear that telecommuting is more varied, more common and more...
Scott Behson
Mar 10, 20143 min read
Time.com: 5 Things You Should Know About Working Dads
On Wednesday, I published my first piece for Time.com, entitled “5 Things You Should Know About Working Dads.” Here’s a link to the full...
Scott Behson
Mar 6, 20141 min read
Welcome Time.com Readers!
Welcome Time.com readers. I hope you enjoyed my article, “5 Things You Should Know About Working Dads.” Nick and I welcome you to...
Scott Behson
Mar 5, 20141 min read
High Performance and Time for Family? Be Like Darrell Green*
Darrell Green was an all-time great football player. While his teammates and coaches worked killer hours, Green kept “normal hours” to be...
Scott Behson
Mar 3, 20144 min read
Why Compressed Work Weeks Can Be Great For Employees and Employers
A compressed work week is a useful flexible work arrangement that can help free up valuable time for family and life demands while...
Scott Behson
Feb 24, 20143 min read
Reader Feedback: A Top Executive Who Promotes Work-Life Balance
A Harvard Business Review blog reader’s comment demonstrates that many senior managers are supportive of work-life balance. I expected...
Scott Behson
Feb 10, 20142 min read
Workplace Flexibility: The Key to Work-Family Balance?
Workplace flexibility is a key for working parents trying to balance work and family. Here are some questions that can help us assess the...
Scott Behson
Jan 16, 20144 min read
My Latest at HBR: “How To Be a Family Friendly Boss”
My fourth article at the Harvard Business Review blog was published yesterday. Click on the picture below to read the full article: Share...
Scott Behson
Jan 9, 20141 min read
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