For instance, a parent may begin work mentally preoccupied with an unresolved problem with a child. Dependent care problems can also be the cause of negative family to work spillover. Positive spillover from work to family may occur when employees enjoy their job and come home in a good mood. In addition, employees may learn new ideas and skills at work that can translate into improved family relationships. Positive spillover from family to work may occur when there is satisfaction with relationships on the home front, and confidence that one's children are being well cared for.
Employees are then freer to focus on job tasks.
Families also experience crossover effects . For example, your spouse may have had a bad day at the office and later that evening has an argument with you. Negative Spillover is Minimized and Positive Spillover is Maximized When There is Synergy Between Work and Family Settings. Thus, synergy implies that it's better when all parts are working together effectively. A simple example of this kind of synergy is any food recipe.