The Work-Family Challenge

`This book is a treasure trove of evidence and debate and is essential reading for anyone interested in human resource management and, indeed, in the relationships between work, employment and society′ - British Journal of Industrial Relations`This collection of papers provides a coherent and compelling argument for rethinking employment policies and work processes in order to make space for family life.... Overall, this book is an excellent collection of papers that presents much new material and, by bringing together a range of different perspectives, goes a long way to setting out the issues, the context in which they need to be resolved and the options available. It is particularly valuable in providing the perspective of both employer and employee, and also some examples of positive outcomes from action research′ - Social Policy

• Foreword - Cherie BoothPART ONE: THE CONTEXT FOR CHANGERethinking Employment - Suzan LewisAn Organizational Change FrameworkReconciling Employment and Family Responsibilities - Peter MossA European PerspectiveWork/Family Reconciliation and the Law - Jeremy LewisIntrusion or Empowerment?PART TWO: POLICY AND PRACTICEThe `Family Friendly′ Employer in Europe - Lisa HarkerThe Restructuring of Work and Family in the United States - Judith Gonyea and Bradley GooginsA New Challenge for American CorporationsFormal and Informal Flexibility in the Workplace - Helle Holt and Ivan ThaulowCorporate Relocation Policies - Cary L CooperDeveloping and Implementing Policies - Suzan Lewis with Anne Watts and Christine CampThe Midland Bank ExperiencePART THREE: BARRIERS TO THE EFFECTIVENESS OF CURRENT POLICIES AND STRATEGIES FOR MOVING BEYOND POLICIES TO CULTURE CHANGEEvaluating the Impact of `Family Friendly′ Employment Policies - Suzan Lewis and Karen TaylorA Case StudyConstructing Pluralistic Work and Career Arrangements - Phyllis Hutton RaabeWork Family Issues as a Catalyst for Organizational Change - Joyce K Fletcher and Rhona RapoportCONCLUSIONRethinking Employment - Suzan Lewis and Jeremy LewisA Partnership Approach