Work and Life Integration: Organizational, Cultural, and Individual Perspectives

580 pages. minor wear / marks name on first pageWork-family researchers have had much success in encouraging both organizations and individuals to recognize the importance of achieving greater balance in life . The imbalance between work and family is detrimental to the organization in te rms of stress, quality of life, and personal effectiveness and efficiency. At th e heart of the work/life problems is the increasing complexity of modern life. Work and Life Integration addresses the intersect between work, life, and family in new and interesting ways. It discusses current challenges in dealing w ith work-life integration issues and sets the stage for future research agendas. The book enlightens the research community and informs the public debates on ho w workplaces can be made more family sensitive by providing contributions from p sychologists, sociologists, and economists who have not shied away from assertin g the policy implications of their findings. This text appeals to both practitio ners and academics interested in seeking ways to creative meaningful lives.…