Attitude Quote by Valerie Jarrett
“Change is never fast enough to satisfy us. I still hear too many stories of women who go back to work too soon, but I do believe that we have been able to change the paradigm in attitudes towards family leave in that it's no longer a nice thing to do for women, it's a must do for competitiveness, and that's a big change over the last seven years. Changing it into an economic issue is a big sea change in the last seven years.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Economic Forum on Family Leave, 2023
The speaker notes rapid progress in making family leave an economic necessity rather than a perk, highlighting a shift in corporate competitiveness.
In simple terms: Family leave is now seen as essential for business success.
Key Takeaway
Advocate policies that treat leave as a strategic asset.
Themes
policy
gender equity
economics
Mood
optimistic
determined
Type
strategic
policy
When to use this quote
- corporate meetings
- legislative advocacy
- HR strategy
Key Concepts
paradigm shift
competitiveness
work‑life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- How can companies measure the ROI of family leave?
- What barriers remain for universal adoption?
A Different Perspective
Implementation varies widely across industries and regions.
