Make it easier for men to talk
about their flexibility needs within your organization.

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.. This multi-
faceted human service organization provides direct services , information and
support in the areas of education, housing and health care. They read two books a day on average. Eighty-one percent bring reading alive by reading in "funny
voices," 39% of parents act out the book, 35% take turns turning the pages,
and 19% sing the book.
Even so, all parents surveyed said reading with their child is important,
and 96% said they themselves are the most important influence in helping their
children learn to read. Almost one in two men
admits to make reading fun they "act out the characters" (46%).

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According to a national survey today released by Target , more than three in
four parents with children under eight (78%) read to their children every day
for at least 20 minutes, many keeping their kids engaged by acting out
characters or singing passages .

About Target
Minneapolis-based Target serves guests at 1,330 stores in 47 states
nationwide by delivering today's best retail trends at affordable prices.

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ABOUT AJILON WORLDWIDE

Ajilon is the global leader in managed services and professional
staffing with nearly 500 offices operating in 17 territories in North
America, Europe and Asia Pacific. Ten percent read an hour or more, 27% read 30-
40 minutes, and 42% read 20-30 minutes. The results have a sampling error of +2.

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In effort to provide resources to families, Fraser is supporting Autism
Awareness Month. Parents' own
childhood favorites are often on reading lists.

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The North American
professional staffing division has three focus areas: Ajilon Finance,
Ajilon Office and Ajilon Legal.com

Ninety-five
percent of dads say they are reading with their children, with a third
reporting that they make time for reading everyday. Whether visiting a
Target store or shopping online at Target.com, guests enjoy a fun and
convenient shopping experience with access to thousands of unique and highly
differentiated items.

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In the same survey, Ajilon Office found a majority of men (55 %)
and women (63%) both agreed it's harder to find work/family balance
than it was five years ago . Show the
working parents in your organization that it isn't about how
many hours you spend in the office, but rather what you
contribute. Participants included 509 men and
503 women. Fraser serves
children with developmental disabilities; children who are at risk for abuse
and neglect; children with autism and severe emotional and behavioral
disorders; parents and families of children with typical and special needs;
and adults with developmental disabilities . Nearly two-thirds of parents
(60%) select books they were fond of as a child. The classics most often
cited by respondents are Dr.

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J. A copy of the survey
questionnaire can be provided upon request.
Fraser is a Minnesota nonprofit with a nationally renowned reputation,
serving children of all abilities and adults with special needs.

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Opinion Research Corporation's Caravan conducted interviews
between April 21 and April 24, 2005. Worldwide, Ajilon has divisions in
information technology, engineering, finance and accounting, legal,
high-end office support, communications, and sales and marketing. More
information can be found on the World Wide Web at www. Read!, is aimed at fostering a love of reading among children and
families, found that parents read with their children 4."
Despite the emphasis on books, reading still places a distant second to
TV-watching as the preferred way to spend leisure time among children.

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Rajene Hardeman, a communications
professional and working mother of three says, "Work/life balance is
harder to find now because the days have become faster and more
hectic. We are told we can have everything, but the truth is we must
make tough choices about where and how to spend our time and energy."
"Men may have a more difficult time asking for concessions to help
meet their family life obligations because historically, employers
have focused on providing women with flexibility," said Neil Lebovits,
president and COO of Ajilon Office, and a working father himself. Fraser is also making available an autism
awareness e-card (FREE of charge) and autism awareness silicone bracelets (for
a nominal donation). The
not-so -good news is that reading still faces stiff competition from other
alternatives.

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"

Survey Methodology:

The current results are based upon telephone interviews with a
representative of 1,012 adults , 18 years of age or older, who are
employed either full- or part-time. Ajilon Finance - previously AOC
Accountants On Call - specializes exclusively in the temporary and
permanent placement of premier accounting, finance and bookkeeping
professionals. Three-quarters of parents (76%)
either choose or recommend a book title for reading time, and nearly as many
children (69%) get to select the book title to be read. Target (NYSE: TGT) gives back more than $2 million a
week to its local communities through grants and special programs.

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The margin of error is
approximately plus or minus five percent. For access to any of these resources, products and
activities, the community is encouraged to visit http://www.
Target is committed to providing guests with great design through innovative
products, in-store experiences and community partnerships.

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Sadly, this scenario is playing out for too many parents across our state
and nation.

Single Fathering is when a Dad is raising one or more of his children without a partner (Mom or whomever might be)

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ajilon. MINNEAPOLIS, Imagine being the parent of a child
who has been developing at a typical rate.fraser. Since
opening its first store in 1962, Target has partnered with nonprofit
organizations, guests and team members to help meet community needs.

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Once the programs are
defined, make sure you promote them to both mothers and
fathers equally, otherwise, dads may assume it's for moms
only.
What will be read is a shared decision.

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ABOUT AJILON PROFESSIONAL STAFFING, NORTH AMERICA

Ajilon Professional Staffing is a leading specialty staffing and
recruiting services firm and is part of the Adecco Group (ADO) - the
world's largest human resource solutions provider .

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I see evidence of it at work all the time.

Fraser Invites Public to Join in Autism Awareness Activities; Provides Resources to Families

Every day, 50 children are diagnosed with autism, the fastest
growing developmental disability in the United States. Mom and Dad as entertainers: 8 in 10 read in 'funny voices,' while 4 in 10
become actors in a play

MINNEAPOLIS , The vast majority of
parents of young children deserve an "A" for encouraging them to read.

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FEATURE /This Father's Day Dads Just Want Some Zen; Ajilon Office Survey Finds Majority of Americans Believe Fathers Have a Harder Time Finding Balance

Ajilon Office suggests some basic ways companies can help dads
achieve work/life balance too:

Open Communication Lines: Men find it harder to talk about
work/life balance than women.

"We need to support all working parents, regardless of gender,"
said Lebovits. Autism is a collection
of neurological disorders that affect the way a child's brain develops,
including the ability to communicate, reason, and interact.org or to
call 612-798-8340.5%.

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Promote Your Programs to Dads: Evaluate the programs you have
in place for working parents and make sure it's clear that
father's have a right to them too .
The survey, commissioned by Target, whose national reading campaign,
Ready. Sit.
Dads keep up their share of reading time with the kids.

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Feature Editors/Lifestyle Editors
FEATURE . At my
house, my wife does take on a greater percentage of the responsibility
since she works from home, but I share a lot of it too.

Measure Performance Output, Not Time At a Desk: This is hard
to do because of perception issues in the workplace, but try
to measure employees' performance by their output. At the end of the day, it's smart business because you want
to retain those dads who add value to your company. Seuss books.

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The countless magazines, books, programs,
websites and TV shows about achieving work/life balance have always
focused on the plight of women juggling career, family, home and
personal time, but what about the dads?
As women continue to increase their presence in the workforce, men
are sharing more and more of the responsibilities at home, and are
adjusting to the struggle to manage everything from grocery shopping
to conducting conference calls from the family van. Throughout the month of April, Fraser is providing helpful
information such as classes and seminars, answers to frequently asked
questions and suggested books.7 nights per week, 29
minutes per night, on average.
"Parents certainly have gotten the message that they play a pivotal role
in helping children develop a lifelong love for reading," stated Laysha Ward,
vice president, community relations, Target. "The good news is that moms and
dads are turning reading time into quality time with their children, while
giving them a leg up on learning and higher reading achievement. More
than half (53%) switch on the tube if given a choice, while just under a third
(31%) would grab a book, 11% play video games and 5% spend time online.

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"Companies are recognizing working fathers today need more work/life
balance and are finding smart ways to provide them with the
flexibility they need," he continued. Ajilon Legal, previously Co-Counsel, places highly
qualified candidates in a wide range of specialized positions
including attorneys, paralegals and legal support professionals.

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According to an Ajilon Office survey, a majority of
Americans believe fathers have a harder time maintaining a work/life
balance than mothers. According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, women held half of all management,
professional, and related occupations in 2004. Brett Muney, a
telecommunications professional who has two children says, "I
absolutely agree, fathers today share more of the responsibilities
outside the office. "Companies need to provide fathers with just as many
opportunities as they do mothers, to control which hours they work,
and where. Ajilon Office, previously Millennium Staffing, offers
clients executive administrative professionals on a temporary and
permanent basis.

Target Survey Shows Parents Are Building a Nation of Young Readers

Survey Methodology
The Target Reading With Children Survey is based on online interviews
conducted by Impulse Research Corporation in March 2005 with a nationally
representative sample of more than 1,500 adults in the United Stateswith
children under eight.

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Father's Day

SADDLE BROOK, N.----This Father's
Day, you may want to skip the tie and give dad some special time with
the family. Train
your managers not to make them feel awkward or penalized about
asking for things like flextime or paternity leave. Then, at around age 2, your child
loses the words that have been learned, becomes withdrawn and regresses
developmentally. Overall, 97% of parents with young children
read to them, and 93% do so at least two or three nights a week, the survey
found.
The survey also found parents have adopted creative ways to immerse kids
in reading.