Fast Company: "Work/Life: NYC Versus Kentucky"

The New York Times ran an article on January 20, 2008 about the state of New York's tax code "which in some cases double-taxes nonresidents who work for companies based in New York but occasionally telecommute." That article led one of Fast Company blogger Cali Williams Yost to compare and contrast the state of New York's position of inflexibility to the detriment of telecommuters with the state of Kentucky's position on similar work issues. In her words "One Resists Flexibility, the Other Embraces It."

Contrast New York's active resistance with that of the State of Kentucky. Not only is Kentucky embracing flexibility and innovation but sees it as a key lever for future growth and development. Business and community leaders from across the state, and within cities such as Lexington, are working with the Institute for Workplace Innovation at the University of Kentucky and its director, Dr. Jennifer Swanberg, as well as the University's President, Lee T. Todd, Jr. to achieve their collective vision.

Naturally I wish she'd name checked Louisville in the article but I love the Bluegrass at large so I'm always pleased with positive publicity for our state.