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Employee's Perceptions of Work-Life Balance

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2012-01-25T19:25:50Z

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Simard, Madeleine

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University of Waterloo

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There has been an increased focus on balancing multiple life roles and managing the boundary between work and family. To minimize employees’ work life balance issues, organizations have turned to policies such as flextime, on-site childcare, and other mechanisms to ensure that engaging in one’s family does not interfere with work (Rothbard, 2001). The purpose of this study is to explore employees’ use of tactics to manage their work and life stress; particularly the employees’ use of resources and social support as well as their perceptions of flexibility. Eight employees who work in the not-for-profit sector were interviewed. Narrative inquiry was used and qualitative interviews were conducted. What was found was that employees seek flexibility, support and understanding from their supervisor.

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Work, Balance, Life, recreation

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http://hdl.handle.net/10012/6533

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Recreation and Leisure Studies