Barack Obama has
given the clearest endorsement ever by any world
leader of the value of flexible working. And
his administration is going to lead by example in
implementing flexibility.
In an address to
the White House Forum on Workplace Flexibility on
March 31st, President Obama set out his view that
workplace flexibility is essential for meeting the
priorities of society and promoting economic growth.
After speaking about his own family's work-life
balance issues, he went on to tell delegates:
"Workplace
flexibility isn’t just a women’s issue. It’s an
issue that affects the well-being of our
families and the success of our businesses. It
affects the strength of our economy -- whether
we’ll create the workplaces and jobs of the
future we need to compete in today’s global
economy".
The President was
introduced by John Berry, Director of the US Office
of Personnel Management, as the 'Teleworker-in-Chief',
and a man who is
'connected
wherever he goes: he's able to work from Ohio in
the morning, Washington in the afternoon, and on
the plane in between. He and his staff expect to
be reachable anywhere, so work can go on
wherever they are. And he still has time to
watch his daughters play basketball'
Watch the
President's address below. The video starts
with OPM Director John Berry, who introduces the
President about 3 minutes 50 into the video.
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