Does it matter where you work? A comparison of how three work venues (traditional office, virtual office, and home office) influence aspects of work and personal/family life

Effective work‐life balance support for various household structures

“…Presumably, employees with families appreciate that their employer respects their family life. This increases their job motivation and dedication (Hill et al, 2003), which is reflected in better work performance. Remarkably, the use of flexible work arrangements (telecommuting and flextime) did not improve parents' work outcomes.…”

“…They also enable the employee to use time more efficiently by scheduling activities in a way that suits his or her situation best (Hill, Ferris, & Martinson, 2003). Telecommuting actually saves the employee time, as it saves time commuting that cannot be used for work or family activities.…”

The Role of Ubiquitous Computing in Maintaining Work-Life Balance: Perspectives from Women in the Information Technology Workforce

“…Duxbury and Higgins (2003) found that 70 percent of 33,000 respondents felt that ubiquitous computing increased their stress levels and workloads. Hill et al (2003) found telecommuting had a negative relationship on worklife balance. These researchers question whether telecommuting is ideal for work-life balance, especially for families with young children.…”

“…Zimmerman (2003) found that ubiquitous technologies such as cell phones, laptops, and text messaging devices make it easier to balance work and life. Several studies report that telecommuting helps parents to work in the home rather than be away for long periods of time (Beasley et al 2001;Hill et al 2003;Sullivan and Lewis 2001). Riley and McCloskey (1996) argue that telecommuting reduces costs and commute time, while increasing productivity and flexibility.…”

“…Ubiquitous computing is facilitating dramatic new alternatives for where, when, and how work is accomplished (Hill et al 2003;Useem 2000). In addition, the domestic nature of home life is evolving.…”