Corporate ladder idea is dated

Cathy Benko, vice chairwoman and chief talent officer for Deloitte L.L.P. wrote a New York Times story about the changing corporate workforce. Specifically, how the organizational framework has migrated from a “ladder,” in which the employees climb as they gain authority, to a “lattice,” which accounts for lateral moves and specific employee’s needs.

She says:

“That is because, in two short generations, the face of the corporate work force has been transformed, partly by the presence of more women and aging baby boomers in the work force, the arrival of Generation Y and workers’ changing attitudes.”

The “Corporate Lattice,” that was fashioned and put into effect at Deloitte L.L.P. and provides a framework for organizations and their people to know their options, make choices and agree on trade-offs in four career dimensions — pace, workload, location/schedule and role — ensuring that value is created for both employer and employee. It encourages adaptability and a longer view.

Visit the Corporate Voices  website for more information on how mature workers have caused the demographics of the workplace to change and how flexibility is an essential management tool.

By Allison Tomei

Corporate Voices teams with Johnson & Johnson for access2wellness

 

Donna Klein informed our partner companies yesterday about an exciting new partnership between Corporate Voices for Working Families and the Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies.

The access2wellness program offers improved access to thousands of prescription drugs for those who are uninsured or underinsured. For those who qualify, it provides a clear guide for patients and caregivers to find medications they need at prices they can afford. Corporate Voices will be working with Johnson & Johnson to generate increased awareness of this program.

Access2wellness is a program that is a critical piece of the private sector’s response to the health care system’s inability to provide help to those in our society who need assistance. 

Andrew Weber, Senior Director, Johnson & Johnson Health Care Systems, gave a fabulous presentation on the access2wellness program at our recent Annual Meeting. After his presentation, many of our partner companies requested additional information about access2wellness. 

 

by Rob Jewell