The Golden Apple: Redefining Work-Life Balance for a Diverse Workforce

"Great Read!" according to Amazon Customer. Found the writing to be very interesting. The topic is delivered in a straightforward manner that exceeded my expectations.. JD said Great Business Read. Quite an easy read without all of the jargon. Had great examples and tips that were easy to implement. One part I liked the most as a leader was how this helped me create a better work-life balance for my team.

Organizations are coming to the reality that work-life balance is no longer solely an issue for working women. Backed by 20 years of talent engagement expertise, The Golden Apple bridges the gap between awareness and action, giving leaders practical solutions they can take for immediate impact: the 50-minute meeting, mindful minutes, and establishing clear boundaries that can instantly provide a valuable return with minimal effort. As we progress further into the 21st century, workers and ways of working are changing. It has become central to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.  As companies grapple with increased talent and marketplace competition, work-life balance has become a pivotal issue for higher engagement, increased productivity, greater innovation, and employee retention. We have four generations operating together in the work

His highly actionable ideas tap into ways to edit out immediate additions and distractions-- helpful, in particular, to busy parents who struggle with creating work boundaries at home -- as well as how companies can build and sustain inclusive and healthy work-life cultures." (Christine Koh, co-author, Minimalist Parenting: Enjoy Modern Family Life More By Doing Less)"Donovan's approach to achieving personal and work life presence really hit home for me as a busy working Mom.  He provides excellent advice on how to promote this in your company culture so you and your employees benefit." (Jennifer Wilga, Chief Revenue Officer, MediaRadar)"The invasion of work life into the space of our personal lives (and the inverse) is as ubiquitous as music, Donovan's pervasive metaphor in The Golden Apple. Donovan takes on this invasion in a

He believes diversity and inclusion is a marketplace differentiator. He frequently serves as a speaker and panelist on a wide range of topics, and is often interviewed for client engagement strategy. He has spent more than a decade consulting clients in the areas of talent acquisition, performance management, and leading inclusive teams. Mason holds a long list of sales achievement awards for direct sales and sales management. Mason Donovan is Managing Par