Work-Nonwork Conflict A form of interrole conflict in which the role pressures from the work and nonwork domains are incompatible in some respect.
Two Ways WFC Can Occur Work Family
Types of Conflict Time Based Strain Based Behavioral Based Time devoted to one role makes it difficult to fulfill the requirements of the other Strain Based Tension, anxiety, irritability Behavioral Based Gender role issues
Why Is WFC Important? Organizational Consequences decreased job satisfaction lack of organizational commitment increased turnover low morale
Why Is WFC Important? Individual Consequences increased stress decreased family satisfaction decreased life satisfaction poor health
Family-Friendly Workplaces Attempt to reduce the conflict between work and family obligations Motorola, Hewlett-Packard, MBNA America, SAS Programs & policies Paid maternity/paternity leave Use of sick leave for children’s illnesses Flexible work hours, compressed work weeks Telecommuting On-site daycare, child and elder-care referrals Errand services
Outcomes of F-F Policies (to date) Impact on recruitment and retention More applicants per position opening Lower turnover rates Reduced absenteeism SAS Institute: “Is this any way to run a business?”