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Balancing Work and Family Life: the Role of Flexible Working Arrangements

Peter Humphreys, Síle Fleming, Orla O’Donnell, Institute of Public Administration (2000)

Achievement of an effective balance by men and women between the demands of the workplace and the home is of crucial importance to the long-term welfare and development of Irish society.

"Family-friendly policies can serve a dual purpose of contributing to the needs of the business as well as meeting the needs of employees with family responsibilities" (PPF 2000, p. 42). This study examines some of the implications of this approach in the commercial and non-commercial sectors.

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Balancing Work and Family Life: the Role of Flexible Working Arrangements