For Whom, Why, and Under What Conditions Lee, Dong-Jin. creator author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut Sirgy, M. Joseph. author. aut http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut SpringerLink (Online service) text sz 2024 1st ed. 2024. monographic eng

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access XVI, 202 p. 7 illus. in color. online resource. This book provides a systematic review of the research literature related to the effectiveness of organizational policies and programs on work-life balance (WLB). It discusses policies and practices related to workload management, flextime, flexplace, alternative job arrangements, and family care. Based on the evidence, the authors make specific recommendations to organizational executives and HR directors to design and implement work-life balance policies and programs to maximize their effectiveness and help employees achieve their optimal level of work-life balance. Specifically, the authors discuss how to: (1) identify employees with greater need for WLB programs, (2) evaluate environmental circumstances for WLB programs (3) design effective WLB policies and programs, (3) facilitate effective implementation of WLB policies and programs, (4) provide management support for WLB policies and programs, and (5) evaluate performance of WLB policies and programs. Written lucidly by experts in the field and with many case studies and examples, this book appeals to a wide range of academic and professional readers. Introduction -- Definitions of Work-Life Balance -- Work-Life Balance Policies and Programs -- The Impact of Work-Life Balance Policies and Programs -- Workload Management -- Schedule Flexibility -- Flexible Workplaces -- Alternative Job Arrangements -- Family Care Policies and Programs -- Conditions Governing the Effectiveness of Work-Life Balance Policies and Programs -- Recommendations for Implementing Successful Work-Life Balance Policies and Programs. by Dong-Jin Lee, M. Joseph Sirgy. Well-being Quality of life Industrial sociology Personnel management Mental health Well-Being Quality of Life Research Sociology of Work Human Resource Management Mental Health HN25 9783031563140 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56314-0 https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-56314-0 240625 20251030112330.0 978-3-031-56314-0