The future of work and family: Critical trends for policy, practice, and research

Work and family expectations of the future managers and professionals of Canada and China

“…Our data appear to support the assertion by some (e.g. Butler and Waldroop, 1999;Lobel et al, 1999) that companies that are willing to customize jobs to fit the diverse life interests of their employees will have an edge in attracting skilled young professionals, many of whom are unwilling to let work consume their entire life.…”

Organisational Justice and Work-Family Policies

“…In the literature familiar to many managers in our study, work-family policies are linked with numerous benefits and advantages. These advantages include improved morale and loyalty (Tenbrunsel et al, 1995), improved recruitment and retention (Lobel, Googins, & Bankert, 1999;Osterman, 1995), and enhanced employee and organisational performance (Edwards & Rothbard, 2000). Hence the present study hypothesises that those employees who perceive work-family policies as being beneficial will have strong support towards work-family policies and their users.…”

Prize essay: When two worlds collide: the ethics of enabling better home-work balance

“…Both employees and employers can help empower each other shape and influence the new corporate landscape (Lobel & Googins 1999) if both accept multiple approaches and a deeper understanding of the complex selves we are.…”

“…Successful work-home strategies will be based upon nothing less than a new partnership between the firm and its employees, one that is based upon mutual give-and-take. Both employees and employers can help empower each other shape and influence the new corporate landscape (Lobel & Googins 1999) if both accept multiple approaches and a deeper understanding of the complex selves we are.…”