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Maternity protection in SMEs : an international review / / Suzan Lewis, [and others]
| Maternity protection in SMEs : an international review / / Suzan Lewis, [and others] |
| Autore | Lewis Suzan |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Geneva, Switzerland : , : International Labour Office, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (120 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.96 |
| Soggetto topico |
Reproductive rights
Maternity leave - Law and legislation |
| ISBN | 92-2-129066-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa  |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Title page; Copyright ; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Contents; Tables; Abbreviations and acronyms; Executive summary; Introduction and overview; Findings; Implications and recommendations; Conclusions; 1 . Introduction; 1 .1 Maternity protection and the ILO; 1 .2 . Overview; 2 . Theoretical framework; 2 .1 Economic and institutional perspectives on the existence of effective; 2 .2 . Social justice perspectives: Social exchange theory and sense of entitlement; 2 .3 . The resource-based view and dynamic capabilities to manage maternity productively; 2 .4 . Gender theory
2 .5 . Summary of theoretical framework3 . Method; 4. SMEs and maternity protection in context; 4 .1 SMEs: Definitions, characteristics and heterogeneity; 4 .2 Maternity protection and SMEs; 4.2.1 Maternity protection legislation; 4.2.2 Limitations of regulation: Exclusions and enforcement; 4 .3 Maternity protection in the five case study countries; 5. Outcomes of maternity protection in SMEs: Productive, sustainable and responisble workplaces; 5 .1 Introduction to the review; 5 .2 Perceived costs and negative impacts of maternity protection regulation in SMEs 5.2.1 Maternity need not harm SMEs5.2.2 Employer resistance to regulation vs. actual experience; 5 .3 Evidence of a link between the availability of family-friendly practices; 5 .4 The business case for breastfeeding support at work; 5.4.1 Business outcomes; (p. 94); 5.4.2 Challenges; 5 .5 Fertility, reproductive health and other social outcomes; 5.5.1 Fertility and reproductive health; 5.5.2 Social outcomes of breastfeeding support; 5 .6 Bringing men into the picture: The role of fathers; 5 .7 The role of gender composition of workplaces and sectors; 5 .8 Summary and discussion 6. Acheiving positive business and social outcomes: Processes6 .1 Economic exchange; 6 .2 Social exchange; 6 .3 Knowledge exchange; 7. Effective maternity protection and positive outcomes for SMEs: Conditions under which positive relationships are more likely to materialize; 7 .1 Developed countries; 7.1.1 Regulation: Collectively funded 44 paid leaves involving minimal uncertainty for SMEs; and the enforcement of non-discrimination; 7.1.2 Good workplace maternity protection policies and practices as part of bundles; of family-oriented programmes; 7.1.3 Breastfeeding support 7.1.4 Help with child-care7.1.5 A supportive workplace culture; Dialogue, give and take, and realistic expectations of employers and employees; Positive use of workplace practices; Multi-skilling; Organizational structures; 7.1.6 Organizational learning and willingness to experiment and innovate; 7.1.7 Information and support targeted at SMEs for managing maternity in sustainable ways; 7 .2 Developing countries; Table 7.1 Indicators of effective maternity protection; 7 .3 Indicators of effective maternity protection Table 7.2 Additional indicators of effective maternity protection in developing countries |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910787424603321 |
Lewis Suzan
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| Geneva, Switzerland : , : International Labour Office, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Maternity protection in SMEs : an international review / / Suzan Lewis, [and others]
| Maternity protection in SMEs : an international review / / Suzan Lewis, [and others] |
| Autore | Lewis Suzan |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Geneva, Switzerland : , : International Labour Office, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (120 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.96 |
| Soggetto topico |
Reproductive rights
Maternity leave - Law and legislation |
| ISBN | 92-2-129066-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Title page; Copyright ; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Contents; Tables; Abbreviations and acronyms; Executive summary; Introduction and overview; Findings; Implications and recommendations; Conclusions; 1 . Introduction; 1 .1 Maternity protection and the ILO; 1 .2 . Overview; 2 . Theoretical framework; 2 .1 Economic and institutional perspectives on the existence of effective; 2 .2 . Social justice perspectives: Social exchange theory and sense of entitlement; 2 .3 . The resource-based view and dynamic capabilities to manage maternity productively; 2 .4 . Gender theory
2 .5 . Summary of theoretical framework3 . Method; 4. SMEs and maternity protection in context; 4 .1 SMEs: Definitions, characteristics and heterogeneity; 4 .2 Maternity protection and SMEs; 4.2.1 Maternity protection legislation; 4.2.2 Limitations of regulation: Exclusions and enforcement; 4 .3 Maternity protection in the five case study countries; 5. Outcomes of maternity protection in SMEs: Productive, sustainable and responisble workplaces; 5 .1 Introduction to the review; 5 .2 Perceived costs and negative impacts of maternity protection regulation in SMEs 5.2.1 Maternity need not harm SMEs5.2.2 Employer resistance to regulation vs. actual experience; 5 .3 Evidence of a link between the availability of family-friendly practices; 5 .4 The business case for breastfeeding support at work; 5.4.1 Business outcomes; (p. 94); 5.4.2 Challenges; 5 .5 Fertility, reproductive health and other social outcomes; 5.5.1 Fertility and reproductive health; 5.5.2 Social outcomes of breastfeeding support; 5 .6 Bringing men into the picture: The role of fathers; 5 .7 The role of gender composition of workplaces and sectors; 5 .8 Summary and discussion 6. Acheiving positive business and social outcomes: Processes6 .1 Economic exchange; 6 .2 Social exchange; 6 .3 Knowledge exchange; 7. Effective maternity protection and positive outcomes for SMEs: Conditions under which positive relationships are more likely to materialize; 7 .1 Developed countries; 7.1.1 Regulation: Collectively funded 44 paid leaves involving minimal uncertainty for SMEs; and the enforcement of non-discrimination; 7.1.2 Good workplace maternity protection policies and practices as part of bundles; of family-oriented programmes; 7.1.3 Breastfeeding support 7.1.4 Help with child-care7.1.5 A supportive workplace culture; Dialogue, give and take, and realistic expectations of employers and employees; Positive use of workplace practices; Multi-skilling; Organizational structures; 7.1.6 Organizational learning and willingness to experiment and innovate; 7.1.7 Information and support targeted at SMEs for managing maternity in sustainable ways; 7 .2 Developing countries; Table 7.1 Indicators of effective maternity protection; 7 .3 Indicators of effective maternity protection Table 7.2 Additional indicators of effective maternity protection in developing countries |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910817447003321 |
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Lewis Suzan
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| Geneva, Switzerland : , : International Labour Office, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Maternity protection in SMEs : an international review / / Suzan Lewis, [and others]
| Maternity protection in SMEs : an international review / / Suzan Lewis, [and others] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Geneva, Switzerland : , : International Labour Office, , 2014 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (120 p.) |
| Disciplina | 363.96 |
| Soggetto topico |
Reproductive rights
Maternity leave - Law and legislation |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN | 92-2-129066-2 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Title page; Copyright ; Foreword; Acknowledgements; Contents; Tables; Abbreviations and acronyms; Executive summary; Introduction and overview; Findings; Implications and recommendations; Conclusions; 1 . Introduction; 1 .1 Maternity protection and the ILO; 1 .2 . Overview; 2 . Theoretical framework; 2 .1 Economic and institutional perspectives on the existence of effective; 2 .2 . Social justice perspectives: Social exchange theory and sense of entitlement; 2 .3 . The resource-based view and dynamic capabilities to manage maternity productively; 2 .4 . Gender theory
2 .5 . Summary of theoretical framework3 . Method; 4. SMEs and maternity protection in context; 4 .1 SMEs: Definitions, characteristics and heterogeneity; 4 .2 Maternity protection and SMEs; 4.2.1 Maternity protection legislation; 4.2.2 Limitations of regulation: Exclusions and enforcement; 4 .3 Maternity protection in the five case study countries; 5. Outcomes of maternity protection in SMEs: Productive, sustainable and responisble workplaces; 5 .1 Introduction to the review; 5 .2 Perceived costs and negative impacts of maternity protection regulation in SMEs 5.2.1 Maternity need not harm SMEs5.2.2 Employer resistance to regulation vs. actual experience; 5 .3 Evidence of a link between the availability of family-friendly practices; 5 .4 The business case for breastfeeding support at work; 5.4.1 Business outcomes; (p. 94); 5.4.2 Challenges; 5 .5 Fertility, reproductive health and other social outcomes; 5.5.1 Fertility and reproductive health; 5.5.2 Social outcomes of breastfeeding support; 5 .6 Bringing men into the picture: The role of fathers; 5 .7 The role of gender composition of workplaces and sectors; 5 .8 Summary and discussion 6. Acheiving positive business and social outcomes: Processes6 .1 Economic exchange; 6 .2 Social exchange; 6 .3 Knowledge exchange; 7. Effective maternity protection and positive outcomes for SMEs: Conditions under which positive relationships are more likely to materialize; 7 .1 Developed countries; 7.1.1 Regulation: Collectively funded 44 paid leaves involving minimal uncertainty for SMEs; and the enforcement of non-discrimination; 7.1.2 Good workplace maternity protection policies and practices as part of bundles; of family-oriented programmes; 7.1.3 Breastfeeding support 7.1.4 Help with child-care7.1.5 A supportive workplace culture; Dialogue, give and take, and realistic expectations of employers and employees; Positive use of workplace practices; Multi-skilling; Organizational structures; 7.1.6 Organizational learning and willingness to experiment and innovate; 7.1.7 Information and support targeted at SMEs for managing maternity in sustainable ways; 7 .2 Developing countries; Table 7.1 Indicators of effective maternity protection; 7 .3 Indicators of effective maternity protection Table 7.2 Additional indicators of effective maternity protection in developing countries |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910460680003321 |
| Geneva, Switzerland : , : International Labour Office, , 2014 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The myth of work-life balance [[electronic resource] ] : the challenge of our time for men, women and societies / / Richenda Gambles, Suzan Lewis, and Rhona Rapoport
| The myth of work-life balance [[electronic resource] ] : the challenge of our time for men, women and societies / / Richenda Gambles, Suzan Lewis, and Rhona Rapoport |
| Autore | Gambles Richenda |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 306.361 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LewisSuzan
RapoportRhona |
| Soggetto topico |
Work and family
Men - Employment Women - Employment |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-280-36235-9
9786610362356 0-470-71326-7 0-470-09462-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover; Contents; About the Authors; Foreword by Robert B. Reich; Foreword by Tripti P. Desai; Acknowledgements; PROLOGUE: Global Stories from the Front Line; CHAPTER 1: A Pivotal Challenge in the Global Context; CHAPTER 2: Evolutions and Developments in Seven Countries; CHAPTER 3: Thinking about Change at Multiple Levels; CHAPTER 4: The Invasiveness of Paid Work; CHAPTER 5: Care and Connections: Families, Communities, Friendships and Care of the Self; CHAPTER 6: Reciprocal Relationships between Men and Women: A Critical Issue; CHAPTER 7: Visions and Strategies for Change; References; Index; |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910143713703321 |
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Gambles Richenda
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| Chichester, England ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The myth of work-life balance [[electronic resource] ] : the challenge of our time for men, women and societies / / Richenda Gambles, Suzan Lewis, and Rhona Rapoport
| The myth of work-life balance [[electronic resource] ] : the challenge of our time for men, women and societies / / Richenda Gambles, Suzan Lewis, and Rhona Rapoport |
| Autore | Gambles Richenda |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 306.361 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LewisSuzan
RapoportRhona |
| Soggetto topico |
Work and family
Men - Employment Women - Employment |
| ISBN |
1-280-36235-9
9786610362356 0-470-71326-7 0-470-09462-1 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover; Contents; About the Authors; Foreword by Robert B. Reich; Foreword by Tripti P. Desai; Acknowledgements; PROLOGUE: Global Stories from the Front Line; CHAPTER 1: A Pivotal Challenge in the Global Context; CHAPTER 2: Evolutions and Developments in Seven Countries; CHAPTER 3: Thinking about Change at Multiple Levels; CHAPTER 4: The Invasiveness of Paid Work; CHAPTER 5: Care and Connections: Families, Communities, Friendships and Care of the Self; CHAPTER 6: Reciprocal Relationships between Men and Women: A Critical Issue; CHAPTER 7: Visions and Strategies for Change; References; Index; |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910830176403321 |
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Gambles Richenda
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| Chichester, England ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The myth of work-life balance : the challenge of our time for men, women and societies / / Richenda Gambles, Suzan Lewis, and Rhona Rapoport
| The myth of work-life balance : the challenge of our time for men, women and societies / / Richenda Gambles, Suzan Lewis, and Rhona Rapoport |
| Autore | Gambles Richenda |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Chichester, England ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2006 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (135 p.) |
| Disciplina | 306.3/61 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LewisSuzan
RapoportRhona |
| Soggetto topico |
Work and family
Men - Employment Women - Employment |
| ISBN |
9786610362356
9781280362354 1280362359 9780470713266 0470713267 9780470094624 0470094621 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto | Cover; Contents; About the Authors; Foreword by Robert B. Reich; Foreword by Tripti P. Desai; Acknowledgements; PROLOGUE: Global Stories from the Front Line; CHAPTER 1: A Pivotal Challenge in the Global Context; CHAPTER 2: Evolutions and Developments in Seven Countries; CHAPTER 3: Thinking about Change at Multiple Levels; CHAPTER 4: The Invasiveness of Paid Work; CHAPTER 5: Care and Connections: Families, Communities, Friendships and Care of the Self; CHAPTER 6: Reciprocal Relationships between Men and Women: A Critical Issue; CHAPTER 7: Visions and Strategies for Change; References; Index; |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9911019117103321 |
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Gambles Richenda
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| Chichester, England ; ; Hoboken, NJ, : John Wiley & Sons, c2006 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Work, families and organisations in transition : European perspectives / / Lewis, Suzan ; Brannen, Julia
| Work, families and organisations in transition : European perspectives / / Lewis, Suzan ; Brannen, Julia |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bristol, UK ; ; Portland, OR, : Policy Press, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (226 p.) |
| Disciplina | 306.36094 |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-4473-0432-2
1-282-50164-X 9786612501647 1-84742-221-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Work, families and organisations intransition; Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on contributors; 1. Work, family and organisations in transition: setting the context; 2. Research design and methods: doing comparative cross-national research; 3. Working parenthood in a social services context: a UK case; 4. Social service as human service: between loyalties; a Swedish case; 5. Organisational social capital and its role in the support of working parents: the case of a public social assistance agency in Bulgaria
6. Old rights in new times: the experiences of parents in a Slovenian organisation7. Work-life initiatives and organisational change in a UK private sector company: a transformational approach?; 8. Work-family policies in a contradictory culture: a Dutch financial sector corporation; 9. Parents and organisational change: a cross-sector comparison of two Norwegian organisations; 10. Changing contexts, enduring roles? Working parents in Portuguese public and private sector organisations; 11. Comparing flexible working arrangements across organisational contexts; 12. In conclusion; Appendix ReferencesIndex |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910456965403321 |
| Bristol, UK ; ; Portland, OR, : Policy Press, 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Work, families and organisations in transition : European perspectives / / edited by Suzan Lewis, Julia Brannen and Ann Nilsen
| Work, families and organisations in transition : European perspectives / / edited by Suzan Lewis, Julia Brannen and Ann Nilsen |
| Edizione | [1st ed.] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bristol, UK ; ; Portland, OR, : Policy Press, 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 214 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 306.36 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LewisSuzan
BrannenJulia NilsenAnn |
| Soggetto topico |
Work and family - Europe
Organizational sociology Labor market - Europe Quality of work life - Europe |
| ISBN |
9786612501647
9781447304326 1447304322 9781282501645 128250164X 9781847422217 1847422217 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Work, families and organisations intransition; Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on contributors; 1. Work, family and organisations in transition: setting the context; 2. Research design and methods: doing comparative cross-national research; 3. Working parenthood in a social services context: a UK case; 4. Social service as human service: between loyalties; a Swedish case; 5. Organisational social capital and its role in the support of working parents: the case of a public social assistance agency in Bulgaria
6. Old rights in new times: the experiences of parents in a Slovenian organisation7. Work-life initiatives and organisational change in a UK private sector company: a transformational approach?; 8. Work-family policies in a contradictory culture: a Dutch financial sector corporation; 9. Parents and organisational change: a cross-sector comparison of two Norwegian organisations; 10. Changing contexts, enduring roles? Working parents in Portuguese public and private sector organisations; 11. Comparing flexible working arrangements across organisational contexts; 12. In conclusion; Appendix ReferencesIndex |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910960161603321 |
| Bristol, UK ; ; Portland, OR, : Policy Press, 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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Work, families, and organisations in transition : European perspectives / / edited by Suzan Lewis, Julia Brannen and Ann Nilsen [[electronic resource]]
| Work, families, and organisations in transition : European perspectives / / edited by Suzan Lewis, Julia Brannen and Ann Nilsen [[electronic resource]] |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | Bristol, UK ; Portland, OR : , : Policy Press, , 2009 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (x, 214 pages) : digital, PDF file(s) |
| Disciplina | 306.36 |
| Soggetto topico |
Work and family - Europe
Work-life balance - Europe |
| ISBN |
1-4473-0432-2
1-282-50164-X 9786612501647 1-84742-221-7 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Work, families and organisations intransition; Contents; Acknowledgements; Notes on contributors; 1. Work, family and organisations in transition: setting the context; 2. Research design and methods: doing comparative cross-national research; 3. Working parenthood in a social services context: a UK case; 4. Social service as human service: between loyalties; a Swedish case; 5. Organisational social capital and its role in the support of working parents: the case of a public social assistance agency in Bulgaria
6. Old rights in new times: the experiences of parents in a Slovenian organisation7. Work-life initiatives and organisational change in a UK private sector company: a transformational approach?; 8. Work-family policies in a contradictory culture: a Dutch financial sector corporation; 9. Parents and organisational change: a cross-sector comparison of two Norwegian organisations; 10. Changing contexts, enduring roles? Working parents in Portuguese public and private sector organisations; 11. Comparing flexible working arrangements across organisational contexts; 12. In conclusion; Appendix ReferencesIndex |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910781049003321 |
| Bristol, UK ; Portland, OR : , : Policy Press, , 2009 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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The work-family challenge [[electronic resource] ] : rethinking employment / / edited by Suzan Lewis and Jeremy Lewis
| The work-family challenge [[electronic resource] ] : rethinking employment / / edited by Suzan Lewis and Jeremy Lewis |
| Pubbl/distr/stampa | London, : SAGE, 1996 |
| Descrizione fisica | 1 online resource (191 p.) |
| Disciplina |
306.36
331.25 |
| Altri autori (Persone) |
LewisSuzan
LewisJeremy |
| Soggetto topico |
Corporate culture
Parental leave Organizational change |
| Soggetto genere / forma | Electronic books. |
| ISBN |
1-4462-8020-9
9786612262852 1-282-26285-8 1-84920-705-4 |
| Formato | Materiale a stampa |
| Livello bibliografico | Monografia |
| Lingua di pubblicazione | eng |
| Nota di contenuto |
Cover; Table of Contents; Contributors; Foreword; Part 1: The Context for Change; 1 - Rethinking Employment: An Organizational Culture Change Framework; 2 - Reconciling Employment and Family Responsibilities: A European Perspective; 3 - Work-Family Reconciliation and the Law: Intrusion or Empowerment?; Part 2: Policy and Practice; 4 - The Family-Friendly Employer in Europe; 5 - The Restructuring of Work and Family in the United States: A New Challenge for American Corporations; 6 - Formal and Informal Flexibility in the Workplace; 7 - Corporate Relocation Policies
8 - Developing and Implementing Policies: Midland Bank's ExperiencePart 3: Barriers to the Effectiveness of Current Policies and Strategies; 9 - Evaluating the Impact of Family-Friendly Employer Policies: A Case Study; 10 - Constructing Pluralistic Work and Career Arrangements; 11 - Work-Family Issues as a Catalyst for Organizational Change; Conclusion; 12 - Rethinking Employment: A Partnership Approach; Index |
| Record Nr. | UNINA-9910454884503321 |
| London, : SAGE, 1996 | ||
| Materiale a stampa | ||
| Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II | ||
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