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Work-Life Balance in the Workplace

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Numerous research studies reveal when leadership includes diversity and inclusion in the business ethics of the organization, it can have a positive effect on the health and well-being of all stakeholders. Work-life balance (WLB) in the workplace provides a new ethical construct being pursued by developed nations and public and private organizations around the world. The effectiveness of some WLB benefits is questionable because supervisors found a ‘one-size-fits-all’ WLB policy complicated to manage in a diverse workforce. This chapter explores broadening the ‘one-size-fits-all’ policies to a ‘create for implementation’ design. Practical applications will be shared to help diversify one’s hidden biases that might help mitigate unfavorable attitudes and behaviors of non-supporting WLB supervisors.

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  1. Work-Life Balance and Leadership Consultant, Workplace Knowledge, LLC, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH, USA

    Donnie Hutchinson

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    Carlos Tasso Eira de Aquino

  2. Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute, Nassau, USA

    Robert W. Robertson

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Hutchinson, D. (2018). Work-Life Balance in the Workplace. In: Aquino, C., Robertson, R. (eds) Diversity and Inclusion in the Global Workplace. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-54993-4_11

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