Compelling evidence of the need for corporate work/life balance initiatives: results from a national survey of stressful life-events

Authors
Hobson, CJ Delunas, L Kesic, D
Citation
Cj. Hobson et al., Compelling evidence of the need for corporate work/life balance initiatives: results from a national survey of stressful life-events, J EMPL COUN, 38(1), 2001, pp. 38-44
Citations number
17
Categorie Soggetti
Psycology
Journal title
JOURNAL OF EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING
ISSN journal
00220787 → ACNP
Volume
38
Issue
1
Year of publication
2001
Pages
38 - 44
Database
ISI
SICI code
0022-0787(200103)38:1<38:CEOTNF>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
The difficulties faced by U.S. workers trying to balance excessive work and life/family demands have been the subject of significant discussion in cor porate America. Failure to achieve balance can lead to a variety of serious negative consequences for both individuals and organizations, including hi gher stress levels, increased absenteeism, and lower productivity.