When President Clinton signed the Family Medical & Leave Act in 1993, he created a brand new avenue for American workers to manage their work-life balance. Thus far, the act has helped thousands of families focus on spending time with their kids during the times in life when parents are needed most. New mothers now have the security of knowing that when they take a maternity leave, there will be a job waiting for them if they decide to return. The other major advantage is that it has allowed families with troubled children to play a more influential part in helping their children turn themselves

Another area that becomes a problem for women in the "mans" work place is the use of nonverbal cues. "…Women often smile when they feel vulnerable. … If a supervisor criticizes a woman's idea as ridiculous, the latter often smiles and unintentionally signals vulnerability." (Heim, Pat) Not only is smiling too much a problem for women, but head nodding can be too. "When women listen during a conversation, they tend to nod unconsciously as if to say, 'I heard you.' The gesture doesn't necessarily mean they agree. Men, on the other hand, nod assent." (Heim, Pat) Most people never think twice about their body language. They do whatever comes natural to them. Sometimes though this can get you into serious trouble. It's important to keep these few issues in mind while talking to people.

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