Shorter work week. Shorter work weeks have the advantage of leaving more days for family. However, some find the extra work time during workdays cuts into family time normally available during weeknights. Adequate dependent care. An estimated 5,600 private employers provide some form of child care support for their employees.
Evidence suggests that employers benefit when they take steps to support dependent care.
Other national surveys on the benefits of child care programs report an increase in productivity, morale and loyalty and a decrease in absenteeism, turnover, and tardiness. Flexible transfer and relocation policies. These policies take into account the professional development of both spouses as well as the overall family situation. This review has discussed sources of work family conflict, spillover, synergy, and resources we can use to balance work and family. Through understanding and applying these ideas, we will more likely to experience fuller benefits of both work and family life.