6. The expression "work–life
balance" was first used in the United
Kingdom in the late 1970s to
describe the balance between an
individual's work and personal life.
In the United States, this phrase
was first used in 1986.
7. G.H and his colleagues (2003) define work- family
balance/work-life balance as;
“Degree to which an individual is equally engaged and
equally satisfied with his or her work role and family
role”.
8. “Work–life balance is a theory includes right
prioritizing between "work" (career and ambition)
and "lifestyle" (health, enjoyment,
relaxation, family and religious
growth/consideration)”.
OR
16. There are two biggest work-life
balance problems that are:
People with not enough work or
income.
People who have too much work
but the low paid.
17. We consider here two positive effects are:
•First, that work-life balance improves individuals’ health, comfort and job
satisfaction.
•Second, that business can benefit from work-life balance because these
policies:
Improve production and worker loyalty
Reduce bad health
Increase retention rates for capable workers and cut replacement costs
Allow organizations recruit from a wider pool of talent
22. Organizational Benefits
Attracts new employees.
Helps to retain staff.
Improves morale.
Reduces sickness and absenteeism.
Enhances work relationships between
colleagues.
Encourages employees.
Increases levels of satisfaction and happiness.
Decreases stress and tiredness.
24. Case study
Mayer CEO of Yahoo’s
Has opportunity to affect work balance life;
• Marissa Mayer’s job as the CEO of
Yahoo and her pregnancy was
announced simultaneously
• She took a maternity leave of only
2 weeks
• Ban the company’s work-from-home
policy
• Construction of a nursery next to her
office for her four month old son
25. Swedish home furnishing retailer
IKEA’s dream is “to create a better everyday life for the many
people.”
They are given
Health Promotion
Employees feel that the company cares about them as
individuals and, as a result, gives them a greater sense of
loyalty.
They believe healthy
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