by Christine Marlet | Oct 22, 2024 | All, Fatherhood-Motherhood-Children Education, Gender Equality, Work-Life Balance/Integration
Whilst pay is an important marker of a ‘good’ job, other aspects of work – such as the demands it places on workers, the level of control they have, working hours, flexibility and job security – also impact employees’ wellbeing significantly.(Green et al, 2024) This is known as ‘job quality’. Our research shows that mothers, particularly those with young children, face multiple disadvantages when it comes to job quality. We have termed this the ‘motherhood penalty in job quality’.
by Christine Marlet | Oct 12, 2024 | All, Work-Life Balance/Integration
On 23 March 2023, on the occasion of Work-Life Balance Day, the results of the Infojobs survey on the work-life balance were published. The data came as a surprise to many: only 35% of workers claim to be able to reconcile work and family life. These results reveal a setback compared to previous years and invite us to reflect deeply on the current situation.
Why is work-life balance getting worse?
by Christine Marlet | Sep 23, 2024 | All, Gender Equality, Women in Leadership, Work-Life Balance/Integration
Midlife collision” is a complex and stressful period often experienced by women of what has become known as the Sandwich Generation.
The “sandwich generation” refers to adults, often in their forties or fifties, who find themselves simultaneously caring for children who are still at home or financially dependent, and elderly parents in need of care or support.
This generation is thus “sandwiched” between their obligations to their children and their parents, hence the term “sandwich”.
by Christine Marlet | Sep 17, 2024 | All, Fatherhood-Motherhood-Children Education, Work-Life Balance/Integration
The boundary between professional and personal life has evolved over the years, giving rise to new trends. This is due to the rise of the hybrid work mode, which has more or less merged the two spheres. Yes, working on the sofa while the washing machine is running has become a habit for some. That’s why today we’re talking about work-life integration rather than work-life balance. Here’s how we decipher this phenomenon.
by Christine Marlet | Sep 16, 2024 | All, Women in Entrepreneurship, Women in Leadership, Work-Life Balance/Integration
In fact self-care is a vital component of all caring attitudes and activities. In order to attend to the needs of others we need to make sure that we are “fit” enough. The illustration most often used to make this point is the aeroplane safety instruction: to make sure you put on your own oxygen mask before helping anyone else
by Christine Marlet | Sep 10, 2024 | All, Work-Life Balance/Integration
Work-life “balance” sets up an unhelpful dichotomy that isn’t particularly helpful or realistic. Here’s why individuals and organizations should prioritize work-life integration instead.
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