Scott Behson
An Interview on Fatherhood, Work-Family Balance, and What Makes a Good Dad
My employer, Fairleigh Dickinson University, runs a video series which highlights the research and professional work of selected faculty...
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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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Scott Behson
- Nov 14, 2013
- 5 min
Josh Levs Takes a Stand for Paternity Leave
Journalist Josh Levs has filed an EEOC charge against his employer, claiming that its parental leave policy discriminates against...
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Scott Behson
- Nov 4, 2013
- 2 min
Why So Many People Support Work Flexibility
Supporters of work flexibility share how it benefits them, their families and their employers. I am proud to be a part of One Million for...
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Scott Behson
- Oct 28, 2013
- 2 min
Chronic Overwork: The Dangers of Treating Your Career Marathon Like a Sprint
Chronic overwork can lead to work-family imbalance, reduced effectiveness and burnout. Occasional overwork is a necessity; chronic...
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Scott Behson
- Oct 15, 2013
- 2 min
One Million for Work Flexibility
Here’s something we can do to raise our voices together in support of work flexibility! Welcome Harvard Business Review Readers! Please...
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Scott Behson
- Sep 30, 2013
- 3 min
Work and Family, A Conflict of Generations?
Can the causes of work-family conflict be traced to generational differences in priorities? Here’s the evidence- plus what we Gen Xers...
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Scott Behson
- Sep 16, 2013
- 2 min
What’s a Working Dad to Do? (republished from HBR Blog)
On Wednesday August 21st, I published my first article at the Harvard Business Review Blog. The response to the piece has been great, and...
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Scott Behson
- Sep 3, 2013
- 5 min
Stockholm Syndrome, Learned Helplessness and Working Fathers
Many corporate cultures make it hard for dads to balance work and family. Let’s not compound the problem by also trapping ourselves. Here...
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Scott Behson
- Aug 26, 2013
- 4 min
4 Factors Job Seeking Parents Should Keep in Mind
Job-seeking parents need to consider more than just pay and advancement opportunities when considering career opportunities. Here are 4...
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Scott Behson
- Aug 5, 2013
- 3 min
Pioneering Fathers Needed: Dare to Be Visible in Using Work Flexibility
Many workplaces are not open to men prioritizing family while at work. To change this, we need visible role models- fathers who are both...
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Scott Behson
- Jul 29, 2013
- 4 min
Work-Family Legal Update (Viva Rhode Island!)
Rhode Island becomes the third state to require paid parental leave, and a bill that would support and protect employees who request...
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Scott Behson
- Jul 15, 2013
- 5 min
Downshifting: 5 Ways to Slow Down Your Career for Family
“Downshifters” are those who eschew the career ladder and choose alternative paths that open up more time for family or other pursuits....
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Scott Behson
- Jul 1, 2013
- 4 min
4 Ways To Make It Safe For Dads To Talk About Family At Work (part 1 of a series)
Many workplaces are not open to men discussing family while at work. Here are a few things we all can do to help slowly change our...
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Scott Behson
- Jun 25, 2013
- 5 min
My Presentation Today at the EAM-International Conference in Seville, Spain: Changing Work-Family Dy
The academic life has its perks. Today, I am in the gloriously beautiful Seville, Spain, to present as part of a symposium on emerging...
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Scott Behson
- Jun 13, 2013
- 2 min
The Challenges and Opportunities of Fathers, Work and Family, All in One Awesome Graphic
Fathers are more involved than ever. Fathers continue to face intense work pressures, inflexible workplace expectations- and are now...
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Scott Behson
- Jun 6, 2013
- 3 min
Fathers’ Work-Family Issues Hit The Mainstream Media
Over the past few weeks, articles have appeared in major mainstream media outlets reporting and commenting on work-family issues for...
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Scott Behson
- May 6, 2013
- 4 min
Yahoo!, Marissa Mayer, Paternity Leave and a Step Forward
Marissa Mayer announced a progressive paternity leave policy at Yahoo! Especially considering recent Yahoo! decisions, these policies...
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Scott Behson
- Apr 1, 2013
- 4 min
One Month Later: The Media’s Response to Yahoo’s Ban on Telework Completely Missed the Point
Now that the dust has settled, it’s time to examine the media’s response to Yahoo’s ban on telework. Much analysis, by “journalists” and...
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Scott Behson
- Mar 14, 2013
- 4 min
Recent Pew Survey Shows Progress and Challenges for Dads’ Work-Family Balance
Recent surveys show that more dads are stepping up at home, while maintaining their commitments to their careers. In many ways, this...
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Scott Behson
- Mar 11, 2013
- 4 min
Sheryl Sandberg’s “Lean In” and Its Lessons For Working Dads
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s book “Lean In” also contains lessons for working dads Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg’s new book, “Lean In”...
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