Essays about: "Work-life balance practices"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 essays containing the words Work-life balance practices.

1. 1. UNVEILING REALITIES: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF GENDER EQUALITY POLICIES TO MAINTAIN A WORK BALANCE IN SWEDEN.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Grace Macharia; [2024]
   Keywords : Gender equality policies; work-life balance; Sweden; Herzberg s Balance Theory; Feminist Theory; organizational culture; leadership; policy effectiveness; workplace dynamics; Scandinavia; intersectionality; qualitative research; thematic clusters; stigma; organizational practices.;

   Abstract : This qualitative study delves into the intricate relationship between gender equality policies and work-life balance in the Swedish professional landscape. Thematic analysis of narratives from four respondents reveals insights into "Perception of Gender Equality Policies," "Key Challenges in Balancing Career and Family Responsibilities," and "Organizational Practices and Cultures. READ MORE

3. 2. THE SHIFTING DYNAMICS BETWEEN WORK AND LIFE IN REMOTE WORKING

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

   Author : Bo An; [2023-10-10]
   Keywords : Work-life balance; work-family border theory; flexibility; remote working; new work practices; boundaries;

   Abstract : Purpose: Aiming to investigate how knowledge workers organise their work through boundary practice in remote working, this study has partnered with one online consulting company who provides professional accounting services to third party customers. This study tries to explore 1) how accountants organize their work through managing and shaping their physical and temporal boundaries to establish flexibility in remote working; 2) how are technologies harnessed to manage work-life boundaries in the context of remote working. READ MORE

4. 3. Opportunities and Barriers in Flexible Working Arrangements : A case study in a Brazilian Organization

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Daniel Salmazzo; Jennifer Azunu; [2023]
   Keywords : Flexible Work Arrangement; Hybrid Work; Telecommuting; COVID19; Remote Working; Work From Home; Opportunities and Challenges;

   Abstract : Aim: This thesis aims to investigate the varying needs and perceptions of employees in different positions within a single organization in Brazil with regard to flexiblework arrangements. Methodology: The study selected eight employees from diverse positions within the organization through purposive and snowball sampling techniques. READ MORE

5. 4. Effects of remote work, flextime, and four-day workweek implementation on organizations and employees

   University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för ekonomi, samhälle och teknik

   Author : Sana Jonsson; Ali Abukar; [2023]
   Keywords : Four-day workweek; flexible work practices; work-life balance; employee wellbeing; increased productivity.;

   Abstract : Research question: Is adopting flextime, remote work, and four-day workweeks advantageous to employees and organizations?  Purpose: Advances in technology and the changing nature of work have led to organizations adopting remote work, flextime, and a four-day workweek. The aim is to comprehend how these could affect employees and organizations, then advise organizations on whether to implement them. READ MORE

6. 5. Workplace Health Promotion: Managing Control and Support Expectations : A qualitative research study on how managers balance conflicting goals of supporting and controlling employees when implementing Workplace Health Promotion

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Olivia Nilsson; Kevin Coleman; Sara Eriksson; [2023]
   Keywords : Management; Employee Health; Workplace Health Promotion; Support; Control; Work-Life Boundary;

   Abstract : This study investigated how managers balance the contrasting expectations of support and control when practicing Workplace Health Promotion (WHP). This was analyzed by conducting a qualitative interview study based on 11 managers from 5 different companies. READ MORE