Making the link between work-life balance practices and organizational performance
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Beauregard, T. and Henry, L. 2009. Making the link between work-life balance practices and organizational performance. Human Resource Management Review. 19 (1), pp. 9-22. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2008.09.001
| Type | Article |
|---|---|
| Title | Making the link between work-life balance practices and organizational performance |
| Authors | Beauregard, T. and Henry, L. |
| Abstract | The business case for work-life balance practices, as espoused by many organizations, rests on attracting better applicants and reducing work-life conflict among existing employees in order to enhance organizational performance. This review of the literature provides some evidence for the claim regarding recruitment, but there is insufficient evidence to support the notion that work-life practices enhance performance by means of reduced work-life conflict. We suggest that the business case may therefore need to be modified to reflect the number of additional routes by which work-life balance practices can influence organizational performance, including enhanced social exchange processes, increased cost savings, improved productivity, and reduced turnover. The impact of these processes may, however, be moderated by a number of factors, including national context, job level, and managerial support. The importance of further research into the effects of these practices is discussed. |
| Keywords | Work-life policies; Family-friendly; Work-life balance; Flexible working practices |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Journal | Human Resource Management Review |
| ISSN | 1053-4822 |
| Electronic | 1873-7889 |
| Publication dates | |
| Online | 22 Oct 2008 |
| 31 Mar 2009 | |
| Publication process dates | |
| Deposited | 06 Apr 2016 |
| Accepted | 01 Jan 2008 |
| Output status | Published |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hrmr.2008.09.001 |
| Language | English |
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