Work-life balance / Work life balance editor, Justin Healey. - Thirroul, N.S.W. : Spinney Press, 2008. - 44 pages : illustrations ; 30 cm. - Issues in society ; v. 280. . - Issues in society (Balmain, N.S.W.) ; v. 280. .

Includes bibliography and index.

"In spite of Australians' reputation for being laid-back and carefree, average weekly hours worked by both full-time and part-time workers have increased over the last two decades. Many workers, especially working mothers, are now struggling to achieve a balance between work and their personal lives. Productivity and the skills shortage, working families, work-related stress, job satisfaction, flexible work arrangements, family-friendly employers, child care and disability/elder care arrangements, government assistance, household debt, downshifting ... how can Australians achieve a greater balance between paid work, family and carer responsibilities and leisure time?"--Provided by publisher.

For secondary school age.

9781920801908 (pbk.)


Work and family--Australia.
Quality of work life--Australia.
Hours of labor--Australia.
Women--Employment--Australia.
Flextime--Australia.

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