Changing Demands On Employees In The Modern American Workplace (Diane Rehm Show)

The New York Times ran a story this weekend that threw back the curtain on workplace culture at tech giant Amazon. Nationwide reaction was swift. Some were shocked at accounts of cutthroat managers, gender bias and little flexibility for family or personal matters. But many others could relate to the demanding environment, which extends far beyond the tech world. Meanwhile, other major U.S. companies like Netflix and Microsoft are implementing some of the more generous paid leave and family-friendly policies in the corporate world. But policies on the books often don’t reflect realities in the office. We look at changing demands on employees in the modern workplace.
Interview:
http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2015-08-20/changing-demands-on-employees-in-the-modern-american-workplace