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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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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
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A Little Help From My Friends: A Year of Awesome Guest Posts
Here’s a roundup of the guest posts featured at Fathers, Work and Family over the past year. Enjoy this incredible collection of fathers’...
Scott Behson
Feb 21, 20142 min read
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Beer Fire! Networking for Fatherhood (from the FWF vault)
Too many dads feel alone in their work-family struggles. If we spent the time on building informal support networks with fellow dads,...
Scott Behson
Feb 18, 20143 min read
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4 Reasons Valentine’s Day Is Important For Us Dads (I especially like #4)
Hey Dads! Yes, it’s overblown, but Valentine’s Day is an important opportunity to emphasize romance with your wife and to role model...
Scott Behson
Feb 13, 20144 min read
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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
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From Father to Son- Passing Along Life Lessons
I learned many life lessons from my father, and I sure hope I’m passing these along to my son. Last week, the fun lifestyle website...
Scott Behson
Feb 3, 20141 min read
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Expert Perspectives: The Truth About Fathers from the Founders of the NYC Dads’ Group
The founders of the NYC Dads’ Group reflect on what they’ve learned from their members. Powerful stuff. If you’ve followed this blog for...
Scott Behson
Jan 31, 20142 min read
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A Fatherhood Lesson from Sam and Frodo
What can a Hobbit teach us about fatherhood? Here’s a quick lesson from my son’s favorite movie- The Lord of the Rings. “I can’t carry it...
Scott Behson
Jan 22, 20143 min read
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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
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My Latest at GMP: “How Drivel Like Hanna Rosin’s ‘Men Are Obsolete’ Harms Bo
Like most societal challenges, the effort to promote work-family balance will only succeed when both men and women work together. A...
Scott Behson
Jan 14, 20141 min read
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Expert Perspectives: Erin Rehel on Fatherhood, Masculinity and Paternity Leave
Sociologist Erin Rehel conducted a fascinating research study on paternity leave and changing perceptions of masculinity. Here’s a Q&A...
Scott Behson
Jan 6, 20145 min read
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Holiday Gratitude 2013
2013 was a very good year for Fathers, Work and Family. Thanks for making me feel like the Richest Man in Town, and for contributing to...
Scott Behson
Dec 30, 20133 min read
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Even Better Than Being Santa Claus
*This just in. I’m quoted in The Atlantic! In this great article on paternity leave* Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all of you. I...
Scott Behson
Dec 23, 20132 min read
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Hey Dads! This Christmas, Give the Gift of You
Our kids may want things, but they NEED time with their fathers more. This Christmas, instead of stuff, we should give our kids the...
Scott Behson
Dec 17, 20135 min read
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How to Survive a Snow Day
When you have two working parents, unexpected days without school can really put you out. Snow days are awesome for kids. Not so for...
Scott Behson
Dec 10, 20133 min read
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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...
Scott Behson
Nov 25, 20134 min read
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Expert Perspectives: Legal Insights into Josh Levs’ Paternity Leave Discrimination Case
One of the things I love most about this blog is the opportunity it has given me to have conversations with so many smart, knowledgeable...
Scott Behson
Nov 21, 20136 min read
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My Life of Dad Podcast: Fatherhood, Work-Family, Star Wars, Football, and More
Last week, I had the pleasure of being featured on the really fun podcast series, “The Life of Dad After Show,” hosted by Art Eddy and...
Scott Behson
Nov 18, 20131 min read
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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...
Scott Behson
Nov 14, 20135 min read
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Supporting Military Families: Fathers, Work and Family’s 2nd Annual Fundraiser
This Veterans’ Day, I am launching a fund-raiser for the National Military Family Association. Please join me in supporting our veterans...
Scott Behson
Nov 11, 20133 min read
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