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OverviewDoes flexible working really provide a better work-life balance? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working has become the norm for many workers. This volume offers an original examination of flexible working using data from 30 European countries and drawing on studies conducted in Australia, the US and India. Rather than providing a better work-life balance, the book reveals how flexible working can lead to exploitation, which manifests differently for women and men, such as more care responsibilities or increased working hours. Taking a critical stance, this book investigates the potential risks and benefits of flexible working and provides crucial policy recommendations for overcoming the negative consequences. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heejung Chung (University of Kent)Publisher: Bristol University Press Imprint: Policy Press ISBN: 9781447354789ISBN 10: 1447354788 Pages: 270 Publication Date: 01 September 2022 Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Professional & Vocational , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsIntroduction: The flexibility paradox and contexts The demand for and trends in flexible working The dual nature of flexibility: Family-friendly or performance-oriented logic? The outcomes of flexible working The flexibility paradox: Why more freedom at work leads to more work The empirical evidence of the flexibility paradox Gendered flexibility paradox Flexibility stigma and the rewards of flexible working The importance of contexts COVID- 19 and flexible working Conclusion: Where do we go from here?Reviews... three decades after the publications of The Second Shift (1989) by Hochschild and The Overworked American (1992) by Schor, Chung's book provides a necessary update on the state of work and leisure, particularly in light of the social changes wrought by the global pandemic. Social Forces ... In addition to its scholarly qualities, The Flexibility Paradox is of great value to society at large because of the social project it represents. Etnofoor Heejung Chung uses an immense amount of analyses with reasoned theory to illustrate how flexible work can amplify broader social problems despite its potential to help workers. This is a comprehensive must-read for anyone interested in flexible work. Richard Petts, Ball State University Flexible work is a priority for many workers and yet remains a puzzle to many employers. This book provides much-needed clarity about the critical role schedule control will play in creating equitable work systems and cultures. Brigid Schulte, New America Be careful what you wish for with regard to flexible work. Chung's savvy analysis and fresh perspective explains the reasons that flexible work so often creates more work. Erin L. Kelly, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Author InformationHeejung Chung is Professor of Sociology and Social Policy in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research at the University of Kent. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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