Not necessarily, since there is such inertia in our present systems. But I think there will be changes at the edges, which may, one hopes, eventually make a discernible difference. Integration means a more complementary and differentiated way of bringing these two areas of life together. But involvement in the two areas would actually enhance each other, and there may even be some synergy between them. Effective work and family integration would mean that work organizations would build on this notion of integration rather than on the presumed separation of work from family, as they now do.
Many managers are skeptical of efforts to restructure work to better integrate work and family life.
They say it is too much effort for not enough payoff. The payoff is not immediate, but long-term. They might be surprised. A good worker is still seen as one who gives total priority to work.