Work–Life Balance For Dummies

As the pressure and pace of modern life increases, the prospect of achieving any kind of balance between work and life can seem impossible. This friendly guide shows you how to take control over when, where, and how you work so that you can perform at your best and still make time for the fun things in life. Packed with real–life examples and simple tools and techniques to successfully deal with the various demands in your life – including your workload, career ambitions, health, fun, and family – this book will help you to figure out the right balance for your situation and find the happiness and contentment you really deserve.

About the Authors vii Foreword by Professor Ronald J. Burke ix Foreword by The Rt. Hon. Patricia Hewitt, MP xiii Acknowledgements xvii Chapter 1 Case Studies and Organisational Learning 1 Chapter 2 The Xerox Corporation 28 Chapter 3 Energyco 44 Chapter 4 Proffirm—The Professional Practice Firm 58 Chapter 5 Printco 71 Chapter 6 Recruitco 86 Chapter 7 Adminco 95 Chapter 8 Charityco 111 Chapter 9 A Long–term View 119 Appendix A Work–Life Integration Change Process 127 Appendix B Work–Personal Life Harmonisation: Visions and Pragmatic Strategies for Change 129 References 159 Index 163