Overview

In The Work-Family Challenge contributors from the United Kingdom, Europe and the United States explore the possibilities of challenging traditional employment structures to take account of contemporary work and family realities. They take a critical look at the notion of `family-friendly' employment, and explore ways in which the rapidly changing needs of both organizations and the workforce can be met. The volume argues that real progress requires moving the focus from specific policies and practices towards more systemic organizational change. It examines the contexts and opportunities - global, international, national, sociopolitical, legal and economic - for this change. The book concludes that positive solutions are attainable but will require a rethinking of employment, with constructive partnerships at many different levels, and with work and family as a core strategic business issue.

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Author:   Suzan Lewis ,  Jeremy Lewis
Publisher:   SAGE Publications Inc
Imprint:   SAGE Publications Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   0.310kg
ISBN:  

9780803974692

ISBN 10:   0803974698
Pages:   192
Publication Date:   11 September 1996
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

Foreword - Cherie Booth PART ONE: THE CONTEXT FOR CHANGE Rethinking Employment - Suzan Lewis An Organizational Change Framework Reconciling Employment and Family Responsibilities - Peter Moss A European Perspective Work/Family Reconciliation and the Law - Jeremy Lewis Intrusion or Empowerment? PART TWO: POLICY AND PRACTICE The `Family Friendly′ Employer in Europe - Lisa Harker The Restructuring of Work and Family in the United States - Judith Gonyea and Bradley Googins A New Challenge for American Corporations Formal and Informal Flexibility in the Workplace - Helle Holt and Ivan Thaulow Corporate Relocation Policies - Cary L Cooper Developing and Implementing Policies - Suzan Lewis with Anne Watts and Christine Camp The Midland Bank Experience PART THREE: BARRIERS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR MOVING BEYOND POLICIES TO CULTURE CHANGE Evaluating the Impact of `Family Friendly′ Employment Policies - Suzan Lewis and Karen Taylor A Case Study Constructing Pluralistic Work and Career Arrangements - Phyllis Hutton Raabe Work Family Issues as a Catalyst for Organizational Change - Joyce K Fletcher and Rhona Rapoport CONCLUSION Rethinking Employment - Suzan Lewis and Jeremy Lewis A Partnership Approach

Reviews

'This book is a treasure trove of evidence and debate and is essential reading for anyone interested in human resource management and, indeed, in the relationships between work, employment and society' - British Journal of Industrial Relations 'This collection of papers provides a coherent and compelling argument for rethinking employment policies and work processes in order to make space for family life... Overall, this book is an excellent collection of papers that presents much new material and, by bringing together a range of different perspectives, goes a long way to setting out the issues, the context in which they need to be resolved and the options available. It is particularly valuable in providing the perspective of both employer and employee, and also some examples of positive outcomes from action research' - Social Policy

'This book is a treasure trove of evidence and debate and is essential reading for anyone interested in human resource management and, indeed, in the relationships between work, employment and society' - British Journal of Industrial Relations 'This collection of papers provides a coherent and compelling argument for rethinking employment policies and work processes in order to make space for family life... Overall, this book is an excellent collection of papers that presents much new material and, by bringing together a range of different perspectives, goes a long way to setting out the issues, the context in which they need to be resolved and the options available. It is particularly valuable in providing the perspective of both employer and employee, and also some examples of positive outcomes from action research' - Social Policy

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