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Some workplaces find new ways to make the office family friendly

A growing number of visa requests by U.S. employers for foreign workers with 'specialized knowledge' in their fields are reportedly being turned down. The majority of workers denied have been Indian nationals.
A growing number of visa requests by U.S. employers for foreign workers with 'specialized knowledge' in their fields are reportedly being turned down. The majority of workers denied have been Indian nationals.
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Some workplaces find new ways to make the office family friendly

At many offices around the country, employees may get time off for the birth of their child. They may receive sick time for taking care of a little one under the weather.

But does your job send breast milk home for moms working on the road? Or help accommodate a busy home life with a flexible schedule that makes sense for both its employees and clients? 

Paul Silverglate is the Managing Partner of Work Life at accounting firm Deloitte, a company that does both of those things. He joins us to talk about what his company is doing to make achieving a balance between a family and a career possible.