Abstract
This study explores work-life balance (WLB) practices in Australian small and medium enterprises drawing on survey responses from 219 firms. It seeks to identify the organizational characteristics associated with the adoption of four groups of WLB practices using a causal model. Of three models tested, the final model supports a conceptual framework that is inclusive of four domains: flexible work options, leave programs, support benefits, and care arrangements. The findings also suggest that organizational characteristics viz. industry type and geographic location impact on WLB practices. Implications for theory and practice are discussed and suggestions for future research are presented.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | 27th ANZAM |
| Subtitle of host publication | Managing on the edge |
| Editors | Mark Grimmer |
| Place of Publication | Australia |
| Publisher | ANZAM |
| Pages | 1-25 |
| Number of pages | 25 |
| Publication status | Published - 2013 |
| Event | 27th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference: ANZAM 2013 - Hotel Grand Chancellor, Hobart, Australia Duration: 04 Dec 2013 → 06 Dec 2013 https://web.archive.org/web/20131122183702/https://anzamconference.org/ |
Conference
| Conference | 27th Australian and New Zealand Academy of Management Conference |
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| Abbreviated title | Managing on the Edge |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Hobart |
| Period | 04/12/13 → 06/12/13 |
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