1. Work-Nonwork Conflict
A form of interrole conflict in which the role pressures from the work and nonwork domains are incompatible in some respect.

2. Two Ways WFC Can Occur
Work
Family

3. 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

4. Why Is WFC Important? Organizational Consequences
decreased job satisfaction
lack of organizational commitment
increased turnover
low morale

5. Why Is WFC Important? Individual Consequences increased stress
decreased family satisfaction
decreased life satisfaction
poor health

6. 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

7. Outcomes of F-F Policies (to date)
Impact on recruitment and retention
More applicants per position opening
Lower turnover rates
Reduced absenteeism
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