Title: Work-life conflict costs: a Canadian perspective

Authors: Said Baadel; Stefane Kabene; Asim Majeed

Addresses: Canadian University Dubai, Sh. Zayed Rd, Dubai, UAE ' Canadian University Dubai, Sh. Zayed Rd, Dubai, UAE ' Birmingham City University, Birmingham, UK

Abstract: With current trends showing increased work hours, dual-earner households, and less time spent with family, it is evident that there is a work-life conflict. It is important for human resource managers in Canada to adapt to this changing trend by implementing new policies and programs. Our goal was to discover if there was a correlation between the work-life conflict and absenteeism. Our research study demonstrated that there is no significant correlation between hours worked and time spent with family, but there is a positive significant relationship between time spent working and absenteeism. Our study also indicates a positive correlation between time spent with family and absenteeism. Canadian companies can ease the implications of work-life conflict by adopting some work-life best practices. These practices include reduced work hours and flexible schedules that are already prevalent in European countries.

Keywords: flextime; job spill; work-life balance; work-life conflict; work-life best practices.

DOI: 10.1504/IJHRDM.2020.106257

International Journal of Human Resources Development and Management, 2020 Vol.20 No.2, pp.178 - 186

Accepted: 01 Jul 2018
Published online: 02 Apr 2020 *

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