Blog 39 Organization Initiatives for a Better Future

There are many organization initiatives that need to occur before work/life can be balanced among men and women. For example moving the fight against gender issues from the individual standpoint to an organizational one can be a great solution and strategy. Sometimes taking initiative on the organizational level is what it takes to create positive change. It can be argued big companies have no interest is promoting equality because there is nothing in it for them but this is incorrect. For example, if a company strives to hire equal amounts of men and women and remove “glass ceiling” practices, this company will be viewed in a positive light for doing the right thing and these are the kinds of companies that have solidarity within the business and gain a reputation for being the best (English, 2003).

Changes at the organizational level also include responsibilities that the workplace has for providing what is best for their employees in order to get the best results. The best example of this is maternity leave. For years it was argues that issues with the home are not issues of the workplace, but now it seems impractical and ridiculous to ignore recurring aspects of the home life that will interfere with work such as pregnancy. It would be the collective effort of the employee and employer to demand and provide healthcare as a way to be a solid team who looks out for each other’s interests, not against each other (English, 2003).

It is also in everyone’s best interest to be honest with each other about their underlying attitudes. This means that if someone has an issue with someone else concerning gender issues, it is best to air it out and openly discuss the problems so they do not happen again or to reach an agreement. Issues with male versus female, dominant versus submissive personalities should not be ignored. If someone works best in their gender stereotype, let it be and visa versa. This includes beliefs about parenting. For example, if a mother wants to put in several hours a week, or very few, that is her choice and the same goes for fathers who choose to stay home and raise their children (English, 2003).