Clear communication is the answer for just about any interpersonal workplace problem.

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And this disconnect between the needs of our families and the demands of our workplace also reflects a broader problem, that today, we as a society still see workplace flexibility policies as a special perk for women rather than a critical part of a workplace that can help all of us.

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Many companies already recognize workplace bullying as a problem that can sap morale, lead to increased employee turnover and even affect the bottom line.

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Reiff says workplace absences were a problem this week.

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But there is also evidence that women intentionally hold each other back, which is only compounding the problem of gender equality in the workplace.

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The real problem is that our cultural beliefs about workplace practices lag behind technological and other changes in the workplace.

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