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11. Work-Life Balance in the Workplace

verfasst von : Donnie Hutchinson

Erschienen in: Diversity and Inclusion in the Global Workplace

Verlag: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

Numerous research studies reveal when leadership includes diversity and inclusion in the business ethics of the organization, it can have a positive effect on the health and well-being of all stakeholders. Work-life balance (WLB) in the workplace provides a new ethical construct being pursued by developed nations and public and private organizations around the world. The effectiveness of some WLB benefits is questionable because supervisors found a ‘one-size-fits-all’ WLB policy complicated to manage in a diverse workforce. This chapter explores broadening the ‘one-size-fits-all’ policies to a ‘create for implementation’ design. Practical applications will be shared to help diversify one’s hidden biases that might help mitigate unfavorable attitudes and behaviors of non-supporting WLB supervisors.

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Metadaten
Titel
Work-Life Balance in the Workplace
verfasst von
Donnie Hutchinson
Copyright-Jahr
2018
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54993-4_11

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