Work–life balance

About: Work–life balance is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 2252 publications have been published within this topic receiving 36240 citations. The topic is also known as: Work Life balance & work-life balance.

From social support to capabilities for the work–life balance of independent professionals

Abstract: This qualitative study aims to explain how social support enables independent professionals to achieve work–life balance. Face-to-face interviews were conducted with 50 independent professionals in the Netherlands, Spain, and Sweden. The interview data were analyzed from a capability approach, from which work–life balance is understood in terms of capabilities. The most important sources of social support for independent professionals appeared to be their partner, family, as well as work and nonwork-related friends who were able to provide emotional and instrumental support. However, the extent to which social support can be converted into capabilities is influenced by individual (gender and cohabitation), institutional (the ease of doing business and formal childcare), and societal factors (financial hardship and familialism). The cross-national comparison shows that the institutional and societal context may hinder or reinforce social support for work–life balance, resulting in different experiences across countries.

Work- life balance: a literature review

Abstract: The literature review on Work-life Balance has been framed up in view of its gained popularity with the major aim to have prosperity of society and the realization of fulfilling lives for its employees by supporting the growth of every employee and the further development of the companies. The literature identifies its effect on various quality life conditions i.e Job Satisfaction, Work Stress, Career Growth, Turnover, Absenteeism, Appreciation and competitive environment in context with Work-life Balance and its practices/policies. In this paper, an endeavour has been made to provide an overview of various aspects of Work-Life Balance through the review of existing literature. The sources referred include various journals, books, doctoral thesis, working papers, reports, magazines, internet sites, newspapers etc and has been reflected as references at the end. Keyword: Work-life Balance, Work -Stress, Work-life Conflict, Career Growth, Turnover, Absenteeism, Work-life policies.

Linking Unlearning with Work–Life Balance: An Initial Empirical Investigation into SMEs

Abstract: The use of work–life balance () supporting cultures to provide and support the welfare of both the individuals and their families is expected to improve organizational outcomes by enabling company ...

Budgeting for Work-Life Balance: The Ideology and Politics of Work and Family Policy in Australia

Abstract: Since its election in 1996 the Howard Government has invested billions of dollars in Australian families with children. Much of this money has been delivered through policies the Government claims will 'support families in the choices they wish to make' about how they combine paid work and family life (Howard 2005). This paper evaluates three areas of Commonwealth budget expenditure on work and family policy: the Family Tax Benefit; the Maternity Payment; and the Child Care Benefit and Tax Rebate. Analysis of the structure of these benefits highlights how a traditional ideology of gender and gender relations is embedded within the policy framework and delivers greater financial support to households in which women prioritise staying at home to care over paid employment. The policy bias toward traditional gender relations makes government rhetoric about choice problematic and shows that the work and family tensions that exist at the level of the household also exist at the policy level, with negative implications for women's labour market participation.

Stakeholder Perceptions of Family-Friendly Workplaces: An Examination of Six New Zealand Organisations

Abstract: Balancing work and family responsibilities is a challenge for many employees. Increasingly employers are recognising their role in this challenge by introducing family friendly workplace initiatives such as flexible hours, flexible leave and childcare programmes. This paper reports on stakeholder perceptions of family friendly workplace initiatives in six large New Zealand organisations. In this research, organisational stakeholders included CEOs, human resource managers, employees, and union officials. Interviews were undertaken with CEOs, human resource managers and union officials. A survey was administered to 809 employees. Responses from organisational stakeholders showed a degree of commonality of perception. For example, stakeholders agreed about the importance of both flexible working hours and flexible leave in enabling employees to balance work and family responsibilities. However, there were differing perceptions on some issues, such as the consultation process, the dissemination of information on family friendly initiatives and the rating of the organisation's overall family friendliness.