There are some mothers who want to work; there are some mothers who need to work; there are some mothers who want to stay home; there are some mothers who need to stay home
Interesting quote from the boss that banned working from home!
Interesting quote from the boss that banned working from home!
http://www.businessinsider.com/marissa-mayer-who-just-banned...
It should have been a policy to do it for everyone...
There is no actual conflict in her statements unless a mother both needs to work and needs to stay at home, and consider that to be possible.
Banning it is contrary to the ideals she sets out above.
Cutting off the ability to work remotely, which is how most people who cannot afford child care manage small children, sends the message that she is uniquely allowed to work and be a mom, while everyone else can pound sand.
I haven't seen anyone who can look after a small child and work at the same time. Either you're working or looking after the child.
On the other hand if your argument is that Yahoo should have offered discounted childcare on onsite that Marissa received, then your argument makes perfect sense.