Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Part I Overview
- Part II Assessing Cultural and Structural Differences
- Part III Methodological Considerations
- Part IV Review of Research in Regions across the Globe
- Part V Cultures within Cultures
- Part VI Organizational Perspectives
- 27 The Work–Family Interface and Careers in the Global Workplace: Insights from Cross-National Research
- 28 Managing Work–Life Effectiveness in a Multinational Firm: An Organizational Case Study
- 29 Workplace Flexibility: Strategies to Help Organizations Navigate Global Expansion
- 30 Organizational Culture in the Context of National Culture
- 31 Family-Supportive Supervision around the Globe
- Part VII Family Perspectives
- Part VIII Individual Perspectives
- Part IX Conclusion
- Index
- References
28 - Managing Work–Life Effectiveness in a Multinational Firm: An Organizational Case Study
from Part VI - Organizational Perspectives
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 16 April 2018
Book contents
- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface
- Copyright page
- Contents
- Figures
- Tables
- Contributors
- Part I Overview
- Part II Assessing Cultural and Structural Differences
- Part III Methodological Considerations
- Part IV Review of Research in Regions across the Globe
- Part V Cultures within Cultures
- Part VI Organizational Perspectives
- 27 The Work–Family Interface and Careers in the Global Workplace: Insights from Cross-National Research
- 28 Managing Work–Life Effectiveness in a Multinational Firm: An Organizational Case Study
- 29 Workplace Flexibility: Strategies to Help Organizations Navigate Global Expansion
- 30 Organizational Culture in the Context of National Culture
- 31 Family-Supportive Supervision around the Globe
- Part VII Family Perspectives
- Part VIII Individual Perspectives
- Part IX Conclusion
- Index
- References
Summary
Managing work and family issues has become a popular topic within organizations and the popular press. Employees are asking organizations to enable their work-life effectiveness and organizations are responding with programs, such as flexible work hours and remote work. This chapter begins with a review of key conversations and research occurring within organizations around defining and measuring work-life effectiveness. The authors then discuss the unique challenges that multinational organizations face in providing work-life solutions that will work across cultures, countries, and individuals. Further, they discuss the achievements and setbacks that multinational companies are experiencing and offer a detailed case study into one global work-life program. Based on employee survey data and focus groups, The Kellogg Company created a three-prong work-life initiative focused on manager effectiveness, wellness, and technology. The flexible approach that Kellogg used was well received by employees and effective in improving work-life effectiveness across the multinational organization.
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- The Cambridge Handbook of the Global Work–Family Interface , pp. 517 - 532Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2018
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