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Work Life Balance - catchword or catalyst for sustainable work?
Work Life Balance - Schlagwort oder Katalysator für nachhaltige Arbeit?
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Institut für Höhere Studien (IHS), Wien
Abstract 'The origin of the formula work-life balance (WLB) can be seen in at least three social contexts: the increasing labour market participation of women, demographic changes and corporate interests in flexible labour. WLB seems to be attractive for all stakeholders, despite the resulting tensions betwe... view more
'The origin of the formula work-life balance (WLB) can be seen in at least three social contexts: the increasing labour market participation of women, demographic changes and corporate interests in flexible labour. WLB seems to be attractive for all stakeholders, despite the resulting tensions between corporate driven flexibility and the need for individual balancing and self-organisation. It reflects changes in the sphere of paid labour on the one hand and the increasing demand for individual time arrangements to achieve quality of life on the other hand. For the purpose of this paper WLB will be connected to policies of social sustainability, especially sustainable work.' (author's abstract)|... view less
Keywords
women's employment; labor market trend; sustainability; work-family balance; woman; gainful work; quality of life; labor market; work-life-balance
Classification
Family Sociology, Sociology of Sexual Behavior
Labor Market Research
Method
descriptive study
Document language
English
Publication Year
2008
City
Wien
Page/Pages
18 p.
Series
Reihe Soziologie / Institut für Höhere Studien, Abt. Soziologie, 85
Licence
Deposit Licence - No Redistribution, No Modifications