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The future of work and family: Critical trends for policy, practice, and research
Author(s) -
Lobel Sharon A.,
Googins Bradley K.,
Bankert Ellen
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
human resource management
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.888
H-Index - 94
eISSN - 1099-050X
pISSN - 0090-4848
DOI - 10.1002/(sici)1099-050x(199923)38:3<243::aid-hrm6>3.0.co;2-t
Subject(s) - work (physics) , flexibility (engineering) , value (mathematics) , process (computing) , globalization , business , public relations , sociology , management , political science , economics , engineering , computer science , mechanical engineering , machine learning , law , operating system
Abstract Work/life “thought leaders” from 28 large corporations carried out an environmental scanning process with the objective of linking work/life policies and practices to critical business and environmental trends. Globalization, technological change, and organizational flexibility are trends that have been commonly identified in other environmental scanning efforts, but their relationship to work/life issues has often been ignored. Similarly, the relationship of changing family structures to business goals has not received the attention it deserves. Through this linking process, work/life advocates can demonstrate the value of their efforts to other corporate decision makers. Innovative corporate work/life initiatives that are responsive to these important trends are described. © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Inc.