Couples That Work: A Conversation with Jennifer Petriglieri

The Edge of Work

Jennifer Petriglieri is the associate professor at INSEAD and author of Couples That Work: How Dual-Career Couples Can Thrive in Love and Work. During this conversation, she joins The Edge of Work to discuss the challenges and strategies that dual-career couples use to navigate their professional and personal lives. She shares insights on the three career models couples adopt, how organizations can better support top talent with partners, and why proactive career conversations are crucial for long-term success. Finally, she offers practical advice for individuals and leaders looking to create sustainable career paths in today’s evolving workplace.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpetriglieri/

Website: https://www.jpetriglieri.com/

HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2018/05/talent-management-and-the-dual-career-couple

HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2019/09/how-dual-career-couples-make-it-work 

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