Abstract Work life balance is an important issue that has been engaging the attention of research scholars‚ theoreticians‚ and practicing professionals alike. The increase in the number of dual-working couples and the ascendance of women to higher positions‚ and to professions traditionally regarded as male bastions‚ are two important factors that have contributed to increasing work life imbalance. Several studies have shown that work life balance has a direct bearing on organizational performance
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WORK-LIFE INTEGRATION WHY IS IT IMPORTANT? And IS IT FEASIBLE? Introduction In today’s fast pace competitive society‚ there is a significant underlying issue in every industry across all staffing levels which surround the issues of work life integration. It is more than a buzzword or HR policy; it is a key component in understanding work retention‚ job satisfaction and career development for women. It is no longer about balance because balance implies that work and life are opposites of each
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Project Planning TemplatesBSBPMG522A Undertake project work Project title Max Lionel realty Project Purpose Max Lionel realty (MLR)‚ in order to build customer good will and satisfy its legal and ethical obligations‚ has decided to implement a program to: Inform agent of legal and ethical obligations ( particularly with respect to WHS and anti-discrimination legislation) and any standards or codes of conduct followed by the organization Promote high standards in professional conduct ( see
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Work-life balance essay Work-life balance is an important and complex issue in today’s society. This essay will firstly outline the changing nature of the working environment in regards to the changing roles of women. It will then define work-life balance‚ specifically in relation to women in the workforce. Furthermore‚ it will assess what businesses are doing about work-life balance and argue that current policies and practices that are in place‚ such as flexible working hours‚ are not entirely
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business case for work-life balance I Executive Summary This literature review reviews the international and New Zealand literature on the business case for adopting work-life balance policies. The business case is established by weighing up the costs and benefits of introducing work-life balance policies and determining if the net impact is positive. In New Zealand‚ the EEO Trust’s Work & Life Awards highlight a number of strong case studies for the business benefits of work-life balance policies
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Negative Effects of TV The television has many effects on family life and the individual‚ causing family bonds to unravel and the individual to become naïve of their surroundings. The TV keeps one hooked for hours on end‚ causing family relationships to diminish and personal relationships to weaken. Not only does the TV seem to be a good alternative to conversations and interactions amongst one another‚ but it also helps to create a gap between the fictional world of TV and reality. Since the
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investigate the work-life balance changes within various countries. The most significant issue raised from the imbalance is long working hours. The more people work‚ the less time they have to spend on other activities‚ such as personal care or leisure. The amount and quality of leisure time is important for people’s overall well-being‚ and can bring additional physical and mental health benefits.There is no doubt that long-hour working hours could result in high stress at work and burnout‚ and work-family
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commitment. Therefore organizations are required to adopt a strategy to improve employees Quality of Work Life to satisfy both the organizational objectives and employee needs. Quality of work life refers to the favorableness or un-favorableness of a job environment for people. It is viewed as an alternative to the control approach of managing people. It is an approach by the management that motivates the work force. The QWL approach considers people as an “asset” to the organization rather than as
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PROJECT FINAL REPORT ON Agency business model of insurance companies “competitive strategies” BY SUBODH GUPTA (07BS4336) SBI Life Insurance Company Limited Summer Internship Project (Batch of 2009) PROJECT TITLE Agency business model of insurance companies “competitive strategies” A report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of MBA program COMPANY GUIDE FACULTY GUIDE Mr. Suresh Kumar V. Prof. T.N.Ramakumar DSM
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The Importance of Work-Life Balance in a Diverse Workforce The use of diversity programs has become the rising standard among professional businesses. Through the use of these programs‚ employers not only abide by legal requirements of local‚ state‚ and federal laws‚ but also help to increase their consumer base‚ workforce efficiency and effectiveness‚ and reduce employee turnover. One of the major components of successfully leveraging diversity is through the right work-life balance. This requires
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