Trumka himself pays far greater attention to balancing his work and family life, and he makes it a rule to rarely leave town on Thursday or Friday so he can be with his family. I am better on the job. Patagonia cannot build great quality products without a great quality work environment. If you overlook any piece in the puzzle, there is a good chance you'll miss it all. GTE Corporation J. Randall MacDonald , Senior Vice President, Human Resources and Administration, GTE Corporation , argued that Work-Life is about quality.
Most employees feel job demands are excessive.
Sixty-two percent of employees feel rushed. Two-thirds would be willing to give back compensation for more personal time. Full-time employees work 163 hours more per year than in 1967. MacDonald acknowledged that during the rush to downsize and restructure he lost sight of his role in advocating for employees. Many employees in their thirties are deliberately limiting working hours to focus on family, according to David Olsen.