Robin Schemen writes for April’s Wealth Manager that “Flexible work arrangements,” “on-ramping and relaunching” and a “nonlinear career path” have entered the lexicon of the present day workplace. But these descriptors are more than words. They represent an increasing and necessary trend at financial services firms to identify and structure innovative ways for employees to successfully traverse work and personal commitments. Firms that want to succeed in the contest for talent must adopt human resource strategies that will enable them to recruit and retain people at all stages of their working lives. This isn’t just about diversity planning or positive public relations. Rooted in education and population demographics and wealth management trends, there’s also a compelling business case to be made.”

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