Beyond Work Family Balance

Author : Rhona Rapoport
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015053785591

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Beyond Work-Family Balance by Rhona Rapoport Pdf

Everyone who struggles to meet the demands of work and personal-life responsibilities knows how tough it is to do so. This bold new book shows that it is the deeply engrained separation of work and personal life that has limited our ability to deal effectively with the conflict between them. Beyond Work-Family Balance demonstrates why the image of "balance" is outmoded and why a new approach--work-personal life integration--offers greater promise for meaningful change. Providing many examples from action research projects in more than a dozen organizations of different kinds, the authors show how using their method of integrating rather than separating personal-life considerations from the workplace can achieve positive outcomes, not only for workers but also for the work. The method offers a way of looking deeply into the work culture to find inequitable and ineffective work practices that are so embedded and routine that no one thinks to question them3/4they are just the way things get done. Once identified, these work practices can be changed to achieve what the authors call a Dual Agenda: a more equitable workplace where both men and women can achieve their full potential and a more effective workplace where the needs of the work, rather than gendered and outmoded assumptions, determine what gets done and how. Beyond Work-Family Balance offers an approach that achieves what "family friendly" policies, "mommy tracks," and so-called flexibility programs cannot. Such programs address the symptoms of the problem. This book offers a way of changing the everyday work practices and norms that are at the root of the problem.

Author : Matthew Kelly
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2011-09-15
Category : Self-Help
ISBN : 9781101544280

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Off Balance by Matthew Kelly Pdf

The prescriptive follow-up to the New York Times bestseller The Dream Manager. One of the major issues in our lives today is work-life balance. Everyone wants it; no one has it. But Matthew Kelly believes that work- life balance was a mistake from the start. Because we don't really want balance. We want satisfaction. Kelly lays out the system he uses with his clients, his team, and himself to find deep, long-term satisfaction both personally and professionally. He introduces us to the three philosophies of our age that are dragging us down. He shows us how to cultivate the energy that will give us enough battery power for everything we need and want to do. And finally, in five clear steps, he shows us how to use his Personal & Professional Satisfaction System to establish and honor our biggest priorities, even if we spend a lot more time on some of the lesser ones.

Author : Rapoport
Publisher : Jossey-Bass
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2002-03-01
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0787961132

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Author : Suzan Lewis,Deirdre Anderson,Clare Lyonette,Nicola Payne,Stephen Wood
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2016-08-12
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781317405658

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Work-Life Balance in Times of Recession, Austerity and Beyond by Suzan Lewis,Deirdre Anderson,Clare Lyonette,Nicola Payne,Stephen Wood Pdf

This book reflects the enormous interest in work-life balance and current pressing concerns about the impacts of austerity more broadly. It draws on contemporary research and practitioner experiences to explore how work-life balance and related workplace and social policy fare in turbulent economic times and the implications for employees, employers and wider societies. Authors consider workplace trends, practices and employment relations and the impacts on work, care and well-being of diverse workers. A guiding theme throughout the book is a triple agenda of supporting employee work-life balance, workplace effectiveness and social justice. The final chapters present case studies of innovative processes and organizational practices for addressing the triple agenda, note the important role of social policy context and discuss the challenge of extending debates on work-life balance to include a social justice dimension. This book will be of interest to academics and postgraduate students of organisational psychology, sociology, human resource management, management and business studies, law and social policy, as well as employers, managers, HR managers, trade unions, and policy makers.

Author : Lotte Bailyn
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2016-10-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781501705038

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Breaking the Mold by Lotte Bailyn Pdf

In Breaking the Mold, Lotte Bailyn argues that society's separation of work and family is no longer a tenable model for employees or the organizations that employ them. Unless American business is willing to radically rethink some of its basic assumptions about work, career paths, and time, both employee and employer will suffer in today's intensely competitive business environment. Bailyn's message was bold when this book was originally published in 1993. Now thoroughly updated to reflect the latest developments in the organization of work, the demography of the workforce, and attitudes toward the integration of work and personal life, this second edition is even more compelling.Bailyn finds that implementation of policies designed to allow "flexibility" is rarely smooth and often results in gender inequity. Using real-life cases to illustrate the problems employees encounter in coordinating work and private life, she details how corporations generally handle these problems and suggests models for innovation. Throughout, she shows how the structure and culture of corporate life could be changed to integrate employees' other obligations and interests, and in the process help organizations become more effective. Drawing on international comparisons as well as many years of working with organizations of various kinds, Bailyn emphasizes the need to redesign work itself.Breaking the Mold allows us to rethink the connections between organizational processes and personal concerns. Implementation of Bailyn's suggestions could help employees to become more effective in all realms of their complicated lives and allow employing organizations to engage their full productive potential.

Author : Nuria Chinchilla,Marc Grau,Mireia Las Heras
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 295 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2017-08-21
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781527502826

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The Work-Family Balance in Light of Globalization and Technology by Nuria Chinchilla,Marc Grau,Mireia Las Heras Pdf

Technology is changing the way we integrate work and family life today. In an age in which information technology has brought the promise of autonomy and control by allowing asynchronous communications; in which work systems have enabled people to work from various times and in various locations; and in which work and non-work boundaries have as a result been blurred, the work and family interface needs to be reconsidered. This collection is the result of a careful selection of articles presented at the Sixth International Conference for Work and Family organized by the International Center for Work and Family at IESE Business School, Spain. It has a clear focus on technology, managers, globalization, and gender, and contributions analyse the state of affairs in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and North America. The chapters here offer innovative approaches to how technology, globalization, managers and gender issues are affecting the dynamics of work and family balance around the world. As such, the book will help practitioners and academics to make better decisions, to stay up to date on current developments, and to think critically about these fascinating and complex topics.

Author : George Marino
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-05-14
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 1736380214

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Beyond Balancing the Books by George Marino Pdf

CPA and Mindfulness Coach George Marino takes you on a journey to discover the 3 B's: Beyond, Balancing, and Books. Building on the work of scientists, mystics, poets, artists, physicians, psychologists, business leaders, accountants, other professionals-and even the wisdom of trees-you will be introduced to:- Powerful mindfulness exercises and everyday practices you can start doing today to reconnect with your true nature - Ways to integrate your unique set of core values- An accounting tool that really counts when it comes to creating a satisfying and balanced lifeBeyond Balancing the Books asks empowering questions that may rattle your current perceptions and assumptions. Marino guides you to discover what being a mindful professional really means and why it is important for finding deep meaning and purpose in work and life.

Author : Fiona Jones,Ronald J Burke,Mina Westman
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 333 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781135422196

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Work-Life Balance by Fiona Jones,Ronald J Burke,Mina Westman Pdf

What are the effects of conflict between home and work? Does work stress affect those who live with you? In the rapidly changing modern work environment, time pressures seem ever increasing and new technology allows work to be conducted any time and anywhere. These are just two of the factors that make it more and more difficult for working men and women to integrate work and home life. Consequently, there is a need for flexible and innovative solutions to manage the work-home interface. Work-Life Balance: A Psychological Perspective presents up-to-date information on work-home issues, including the latest research findings. The book’s emphasis is strongly psychological, with a focus on practical solutions, and includes chapters which deal with psychological issues such as the conflict between work and family, how work stresses may affect partners, and recovery from work. It also includes sections on legal issues, as well as examples of initiatives being implemented by leading employers. Contributors are drawn from the leading researchers in their fields and reflect the international character of the current challenges facing employers and employees. Its practical focus and innovative approach make this an essential book for managers, HR professionals and organizational psychologists, as well as students in these disciplines. The theoretical basis and research focus mean the book will also be invaluable for researchers investigating workplace issues.

Author : Dr. R. Bharathi
Publisher : Laxmi Book Publication
Page : 265 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2023-08-19
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781312213999

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ROLE OF WORK LIFE BALANCE IN SELECTIVE PRIVATE BANKS- A STUDY UNDERTAKEN IN HYDERABAD AND SECUNDERABAD REGION by Dr. R. Bharathi Pdf

Work life balance signifies managing the numerous everyday tasks efficiently at work, home, or any other aspects of life. This comes as a great challenge as it is very crucial to both individuals and their organizations. In the prevailing condition of the country’s economy, the business enterprises are keen on achieving high productivity, which requires their employees to attain better balance between their work and life activities. A person who has better work-life balance is bound to work more efficiently that can help the business grow faster and profitable (Naithani, 2010). This work-life balance problem arise because of the massive variations in the work location or nature of work and employee’s residence and other family commitments.

Author : Bertolini, Sonia,Poggio, Barbara
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2022-01-11
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781788976053

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Research Handbook on Work–Life Balance by Bertolini, Sonia,Poggio, Barbara Pdf

This innovative and thought-provoking Research Handbook explores the theoretical debate surrounding work–life balance, and provides a reflection on the opportunity to adopt multilevel research approaches and perspectives, along gender and temporal axes. The Research Handbook is an international overview of current research on work-life balance, considered in macro, meso and micro perspectives.

Author : Dr. Swapna Madhavi,Dr. S. Pardhasaradhi
Publisher : Readworthy
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789350184288

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A Handbook on Work life Balance in IT Sector by Dr. Swapna Madhavi,Dr. S. Pardhasaradhi Pdf

Author : Helen Lingard,Valerie Francis
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2009-04-09
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 9781134200177

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Managing Work-Life Balance in Construction by Helen Lingard,Valerie Francis Pdf

Work in the construction industry is particularly tough. It demands excessively long hours and frequent weekend work. Other characteristics are particularly marked, such as re-location, job insecurity and distinctive behavioural patterns, which negatively affect employees’ personal lives further. Work–life balance has emerged as one of the most pressing management issues in the 21st century. For construction managers dealing with traditional models of work and rigid work schedules, the issue may be especially difficult to manage, and yet the work–life balance is now recognised as an issue of strategic importance to the construction industry. It is critical to the construction industry’s continued ability to attract and retain a talented workforce, and it is also inextricably linked to organizational effectiveness and employees’ well-being. This book presents the argument for the management of work–life balance in the construction industry. It maps the changes to the workforce demographic profile and the changing expectations relating to work and personal life that occurred during the second half of the 20th century. Legal imperatives for managing work–life balance are set out. It also presents work–life balance theory and discusses the practical implications of research, along with extensive empirical data collected from the industry. Lastly, practical advice is provided about what construction organizations can and should do to manage work–life balance. This provides a unique guide to a key issue.

Author : Claire Sophie Zerwas
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 222 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2019-10-17
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030298043

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Work-Life Balance and Women's Entrepreneurship by Claire Sophie Zerwas Pdf

This book offers a comprehensive overview of work-life balance in the context of women’s entrepreneurship, specifically focusing on the factors that influence this balance. Using thematic qualitative text analysis, it interprets semi-structured interviews with experts in the field of women’s entrepreneurship, and based on this, presents the “7M” model, which is composed of seven dimensions and the corresponding factors that influence the work-life balance of women entrepreneurs. It also provides an in-depth analysis of all seven dimensions and describes the specific role of each dimension, highlighting the fact that women entrepreneurs are a highly heterogeneous group and that their work-life balance results from a complex interplay of various inter-related factors.

Author : James C. Quick,Lois E. Tetrick
Publisher : Amer Psychological Assn
Page : 475 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2003-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 1557989273

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Handbook of Occupational Health Psychology by James C. Quick,Lois E. Tetrick Pdf

Occupational health psychology is a relatively young specialty within the science and practice of psychology. This handbook is designed to consolidate and organize the emerging knowledge in the field from the interdisciplinary perspectives of an international group of scholars and researchers. Part I includes 5 chapters designed to provide historical, contemporary, and future-oriented perspectives on this emerging specialty after first discussing prevention and public health in occupational settings. Part II includes 6 chapters that address key causes of health and safety at work as well as key risks to health and safety, focusing on factors both within the specific workplace as well as broader occupational factors and factors from the personal life domain. Regardless of how effectively organizations design prevention and public health programs to protect the health and safety of people at work, some experience symptoms and health disorders. The first 2 chapters in Part III focus on two key symptoms or health disorders, and the remaining 4 chapters address specific primary, secondary, or tertiary interventions for health and safety. The volume concludes with a 3-chapter part addressing issues of epidemiology, program evaluation, and socioeconomic cost-benefit analysis. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2004 APA, all rights reserved)

Author : Richenda Gambles,Suzan Lewis,Rhona Rapoport
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 134 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2006-02-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780470094624

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The Myth of Work-Life Balance by Richenda Gambles,Suzan Lewis,Rhona Rapoport Pdf

Many regard the ways in which paid work can be combined or ‘balanced’ with other parts of life as an individual concern and a small, rather self-indulgent problem in today’s world. Some feel that worrying about a lack of time or energy for family relationships or friendships is a luxury or secondary issue when compared with economic growth or development. In the business world and among many Governments around the world, the importance of paid work and the primacy of economic competitiveness, whatever the personal costs, is almost accepted wisdom. Profits and short term efficiency gains are often placed before social issues of care or human dignity. But what about the impact this has on men and women’s well being, or the long-term sustainability of people, families, society or even the economy? Drawing from interviews and group meetings in seven diverse countries – India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, the UK and USA – this book explores the multiple difficulties in combining paid work with other parts of life and the frustrations people experience in diverse settings. There is a myth that ‘work-life balance’ can be achieved through quick fixes rather than challenging the place of paid work in people’s lives and the way work actually gets done. As well as exploring contemporary problems, this book attempts to seed hope and new ways of thinking about one of the key challenges of our time.