How Expanding Flexibility in the Workplace Supports Religious Americans

Millions of Americans struggle with work and life balance. Many who strive to be successful employees find a mismatch between the requirements of their faith and the structure of the workplace. Others find that the structure of work in our 24/7 economy does not allow for spiritual health. Are there legislative and regulatory changes that could ease these burdens and tensions while maintaining business competitiveness? As the American workforce becomes more diverse, policy makers and business leaders must consider the opportunities of workplace flexibility.

Join the New America Foundation’s Workforce and Family Program for a lively discussion of religion and the American workplace.

Participants

Featured Speakers
Katie Corrigan
Co-Director
Workplace Flexibility 2010 at Georgetown Law

Richard Foltin
Director of National and Legislative Affairs
Office of Government and International Affairs
American Jewish Committee

Nathan Diament
Director of Public Policy
Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America

Amardeep Singh
National Program Director
Sikh Coalition

Barry Bussey
Director of Legislative Affairs
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

Zainab Al-Suwaij
Executive Director
American Islamic Congress

Moderator
David Gray
Director Workforce and Family Program
New America Foundation