Before it was trending or had a name, I was already microshifting . I learned to rearrange my workday in creative ways so I could be both a reliable employee and a devoted caregiver. Back then, there weren’t many examples to follow or policies in place to make caregiving easier for working professionals. What I had was determination, a strong work ethic, and a deep sense of responsibility to care for my husband during his health challenges; I had to figure out how to make thi

I’ve always been the kind of person who asks,  what if?  Not to stir up unnecessary worry, but to be ready. Years ago, I asked myself,...