As a human Being all of us (Man & Women both) need help/support for our work-place and also for our family life too.

At a recent panel discussion sponsored by Wharton Women in Business.

Juggling work and family has never been easy. In today’s net-speed economy, it seems harder and harder to maintain a balanced lifestyle while simultaneously achieving career nirvana.

Single parents are forced to choose jobs convenient to their childcare situation, and working women have a difficult time convincing bosses that they don’t deserve to be relegated to the “mommy track.” Fortunately, an increasing number of employers are listening carefully to such concerns.

Even in fields with notoriously grueling schedules, employees are increasingly demanding — and getting — flexible hours, creative compensation plans and family-friendly perks.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been seeing the dreams of several women in the business world become a reality. Community National Bank is proud we have helped or are currently helping several women business owners in our community. We have assisted with new start up businesses, buying existing businesses or existing business growth opportunities.

We have experienced commercial lenders – two of whom are women – who really view themselves as partners in the customer’s business, not just lenders.

The Associated is among the communal employers that have no formal parental leave or flexibility policies, though staffers said informal flexibility arrangements are widespread throughout the organization. New mothers can use their accrued vacation and sick time, and their short-term disability benefits, following the birth of a child.

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