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Title: Tackling stress at work: a trade
unionists guide
Corporate Author: Labour Research
Department
Date: 2002
Website: www.lrd.org.uk/
Abstract: An
overview of the reported extent and causes of stress in the workplace.
Provides a legal framework, with reference to specific legislation.
Provides guidance on how to combat stress at work, both the employers'
responsibilities and how the trade union rep can assist. Includes
the TUC stress MOT model.
Subject: stress ; work-life balance; trade union
Material
Type: Report
Audience: academics; employer
Title: True flexibility at work: attitudes towards
the 24/7 culture
Author: Holton, Viki
Date: 2002
Abstract: Report of research carried
out into attitudes to flexible working of 250 senior managers in
the UK. General findings were that flexible working is expected to
become more prevalent and these attitudes appear to be informed by
their own experiences of balancing work and home responsibilities.
Subject: work-life
balance; flexible working
Material Type: Research Report
Audience: academics
Title: Turn it off: how to unplug from the anytime-anywhere
office without disconnecting your career
Author: Gordon,
Gil
Date: 2001
Abstract: Mobile office technology means
that "wired
workers" can conduct business outside office hours and from
any location, leading to work invading personal time. This practical
book provides advice on regaining control and obtaining a sense of
balance. It includes tips for managing email, time and setting limits
on the virtual office. The 100/60/0 model for balancing time and
work is discussed.
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working; virtual teams
Material
Type: Book
Audience: self-help
Title: Twenty4 - seven survey
Authors: Hurst, Julie and Bake, Dr Sarah
Date: 2005
Website: http://www.24-7survey.co.uk
Abstract: This
is the main finding of the fifth 24/7 Work life balance survey .
The report looks at attitudes to work, its effects on family life
and individual health.
Subject: work-life balance;
flexible working; virtual teams
Material Type: Survey
Report
Audience: self-help; policy-maker; employer;
individuals
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Title: Voices of Canadians: seeking work-life
balance
Corporate Author: Canadian
Department of Social Development
Date: 2003
Website: http://www.sdc.gc.ca/en/home.shtml
Abstract: This
report is a compilation of the comments of Canadian workers regarding
how they feel about the stress they are facing in their daily lives
as they seek to balance work and family. It makes recommendations
for employers and government about how they can reduce work-life
conflict.
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working; stress; occupational
health
Material Type: Report
Audience: policy-maker;
employer; individuals; academics
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Title: Where's
Daddy? The UK Fathering Deficit
Authors: Jones, Alexandra and Bevan, Stephen
Date: December 2003
Website: www.theworkfoundation.com
Abstract: Report considers the causes of the
UK’s growing ‘Fathering Deficit’, present findings
from a survey of working fathers, and suggest adjustments to both
policy and practice.
Subject: fathers; flexible working; work-life balance
Material Type: Report
Audience: policymakers; employers;
academics
Title: Women
and flexible working in the NHS
Author: Coyle, Angela
Date: 2003
Abstract: This research examines the nature of flexible working
within the NHS and its impact on women.
Subject: work-life balance; absence; stress; occupational health
Material Type: Research Report
Audience: policy-maker; employer; individuals;
academics
Title: Women
in non-traditional training and employment
Authors: Dale, Angela; Jackson, Nors and Hill, Nicky
Date: 2005
Website: http://www.eoc.org.uk
Abstract : This study captures the perspectives of women who
have succeeded in entering training or employment in the non-traditional sectors
of plumbing, construction, and engineering and information and communications
technology.
Subject: occupational segregation; women; gender; employment;
survey
Material Type: Working paper
Audience: academics; employers
Title: Work
and families: choice and flexibility – TUC response
Corporate Author: TUC
Date: 2005
Website: http://www.tuc.org.uk/
Abstract: T UC response to DTI consultation: 'Work and Families:
Choice and Flexibility' - which addresses a number of key workplace issues.
Subject: family friendly; work life balance; hours of work
Material Type: Consultation Paper
Audience: academics
Title: Work and family life in the 21st century
Author: Dex,
Shirley
Date: 2003
Website: http://www.jrf.org.uk
Abstract: “An
overview of a research programme examining the relationship between
work and family life, drawing together the findings from 19 individual
research projects to provide a comprehensive overview of the state
of this relationship at the beginning of the twenty-first century,
addressing issues such as childcare, caring for older relatives,
employment and self-employment, flexible working, working unsociable
hours and the ability to move with a job.”
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working
Material
Type: Research Report
Audience: academics
Title: Work and parents
Corporate Author: Croner
Date: 2002
Abstract: Comprehensive handbook on work
and parenting issues. Each chapter provides background to the issue,
legal requirements, best practice and sample policies.
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working
Material
Type: Book
Audience: employer support
Title: Work,
parenting and careers
Corporate Author: Chartered
Institute of Personnel Development
Date: 2002
Website: http://www.cipd.co.uk
Abstract: The
survey looks at the state of flexible working and how that impacts
on society. It focus on both working parents and those who had stopped
work in order to meet family commitments.
Subject: work-life
balance; flexible working
Material Type: Survey
Report
Audience: employer support
Title: Working beyond 60: key
policies and practices in Europe
Author: Reday-Mulvey, Geneviève
Date: 2005
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan
Abstract: This book provides an in-depth analysis
of the growing importance of work beyond sixty and a comparative
discussion of new policies in several EU Member States as well as
of company practice
Subject: older workers; ageing population; flexible
working; employment
Material Type: Book
Audience: employer; academics; individuals
Title: Working
fathers: earning and caring: a review of recent literature on fathers
in employment and secondary analysis of existing data sets.
Authors: O’Brien,
Margaret and Shemlit, Ian
Date: 2003
Abstract : This report provide a review
of literature on fathers in employment focusing on both their ability
to balance work with family life and the role they play within the
family
Subject: family friendly; work life balance; hours
of work
Material Type: Research Discussion
Audience: academics
Title: Working hours in the UK
Corporate Author: CIPD
Date: 2005 (Revised)
Website: http://www.cipd.co.uk/
Abstract: This factsheet draws data on official
survey evidence published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)
as well as on CIPD surveys and other independent research studies.
Subject: hours of work; working time; flexible working
Material Type: Factsheet
Audience: employer; individuals; self-help; policy
maker
Title: Working parents: a guide to the new rights
Corporate
Author: Labour Research Department
Date: 2003
Website: http://www.lrd.org.uk
Abstract: Explanation
of the maternity and parental leave regulations 2003 which means
improvements for the employee in respect of maternity leave and pay,
and paternity and adoption leave.
Subject: work-life balance; maternity leave; paternity
leave; parental leave; employment law
Material Type: Report
Audience: self-help
Title: Working to live or living to work? Work/life
balance early in the career, In: Human Resource Management Journal
Authors: Sturges,
Jane and Guest, David
Date: 2004, Vol. 14, Issue 4 p5-20
Abstract: This
article reports the findings of research that explored relationships
between work/life balance, work/non-work conflict, hours worked and
organisational commitment among a sample of graduates in the early
years of their career.
Subject: work-life balance;
hours of work; flexible working; psychological contract.
Material
Type: Article
Audience: academics; employer
Title: Working
to the limit: stress and work–life balance in academic
and academic …
Authors: Kinman,
Gail and Jones, Fiona
Date: 2004
Abstract: This study assesses the stressors
and job-related strains currently experienced by academic and academic-related
employees in the UK. It also examines the issue of work–life
balance experienced by university.
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working; stress
Material
Type: Research Report
Audience: employer;
academics; individuals
Title: Work-life balance
Corporate
Author: The Work Foundation
Date: 2003
Website: www.theworkfoundation.com
Abstract: Survey
and case study report, addressing attitudes, policies, measures,
handling request, refusals, take-up, and organisational benefits.
Case studies included are from award winning UK organisations.
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working; flexible
benefits
Material Type: Survey Report
Audience: employer;
academics
Title: Work-life balance: a guide for organisations
Author: McCartney,
C
Date: 2003
Website: http://www.roffeypark.com/
Abstract: Thispractical
work-life balance guide help companies to think about the various
work-life roles and responsibilities of different groups within their
organisations. Includes case studies of named organisations.
Subject: work-life
balance; flexible working; flexible benefits
Material Type: Research
Report
Audience: employer
Title: Work-life balance: beyond
the rhetoric
Author: Kodz, J
Date: 2002
Website: http://www.employment-studies.co.uk/main/index.php
Abstract: Report
covering: work-life balance options offered by employees; take-up
and benefits of these options; and obstacles and difficulties. Finds
that take-up of flexible working options is low and that both managers
and individuals need to be supported to overcome difficulties and
barriers.
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working; flexible
benefits
Material Type: Survey Report
Audience:
employer support
Title: Work-Life Balance, careers and the psychological
contract
Author: Glynn, C
Date: 2000
Website: http://www.roffeypark.com
Abstract: This
research suggests that work-life balance is an issue that appears
to be exerting a growing influence on employee career decisions.
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working; flexible
benefits; psychological contract
Material Type: Research Report
Audience:
employer; academics
Title: Work-Life Balance: the role of the manager
Author: Glynn,
C
Date: 2002
Website: http://www.roffeypark.com
Abstract: Regardless
of whether formal policies are in place, it is the attitudes, skills
and behaviours of line managers, which ultimately determine the success
of flexible working arrangements.
Subject: work-life balance; flexible working; flexible
benefits; psychological contract
Material Type: Research Report
Audience:
academics
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