Work-Nonwork ConflictSlide 2Types of ConflictWhy Is WFC Important?Slide 5Family-Friendly WorkplacesOutcomes of F-F Policies (to date)Work-Nonwork ConflictA form of interrole conflict in which the role pressures from the work and nonwork domains are incompatible in some respect.Two Ways WFC Can OccurTypes of Conflict•Time Based–Time devoted to one role makes it difficult to fulfill the requirements of the other•Strain Based–Tension, anxiety, irritability•Behavioral Based–Gender role issuesWhy Is WFC Important?•Organizational Consequences–decreased job satisfaction–lack of organizational commitment–increased turnover–low moraleWhy Is WFC Important?•Individual Consequences–increased stress–decreased family satisfaction–decreased life satisfaction–poor healthFamily-Friendly Workplaces•Attempt to reduce the conflict between work and family obligations–Motorola, Hewlett-Packard, MBNA America, SAS •Programs & policies–Paid maternity/paternity leave–Use of sick leave for children’s illnesses–Flexible work hours, compressed work weeks–Telecommuting–On-site daycare, child and elder-care referrals–Errand servicesOutcomes of F-F Policies (to date)•Impact on recruitment and retention –More applicants per position opening–Lower turnover rates•Reduced absenteeism•SAS Institute: “Is this any way to run a
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