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How do we balance the responsibilities of work with family? In 2023, this question feels old and trite, but to millions of people, it's still a daily struggle—one that impacts not just their wellbeing, but that of the people around them and the efficiency of the organizations they work for.

October is National Work and Family Month—an annual event to remind employers about the business benefits of supporting work-life effectiveness programs. And it's a reminder of programs that still aren't addressing the root cause of work-life balance. What will?

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