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Does flexible working really provide a better work-life balance? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working has become the norm for many workers. This volume offers an original examination of flexible working using data from 30 European countries and drawing on studies conducted in Australia, the US and India. Rather than providing a better work-life balance, the book reveals how flexible working can lead to exploitation, which manifests differently for women and men, such as more care responsibilities or increased working hours. Taking a critical stance, this book investigates the potential risks and benefits of flexible working and provides crucial policy recommendations for overcoming the negative consequences.

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Heejung Chung uses an immense amount of analyses with reasoned theory to illustrate how flexible work can amplify broader social problems despite its potential to help workers. This is a comprehensive must-read for anyone interested in flexible work. Richard Petts, Ball State University

... three decades after the publications of The Second Shift (1989) by Hochschild and The Overworked American (1992) by Schor, Chung's book provides a necessary update on the state of work and leisure, particularly in light of the social changes wrought by the global pandemic. Social Forces ... In addition to its scholarly qualities, The Flexibility Paradox is of great value to society at large because of the social project it represents. Etnofoor

Flexible work is a priority for many workers and yet remains a puzzle to many employers. This book provides much-needed clarity about the critical role schedule control will play in creating equitable work systems and cultures. Brigid Schulte, New America Be careful what you wish for with regard to flexible work. Chung's savvy analysis and fresh perspective explains the reasons that flexible work so often creates more work. Erin L. Kelly, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Heejung Chung is Professor of Work and Employment in King's Business School at King's College London.

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