The Flexibility Paradox

Why Flexible Working Leads to (Self-)Exploitation

By: Heejung Chung

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Hardcover | 4 April 2022 | Edition Number 1

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270 Pages

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23.4 x 15.6 x 1.91

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This book draws on international data from 30 European countries and studies conducted in Australia, the US and India, to offer a unique examination of flexible working and to challenge the common belief that it leads to a better quality of life, particularly in relation to different genders.

Does flexible working really provide a better work-life balance?

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working has become the norm for many workers. This volume offers an original examination of flexible working using data from 30 European countries and drawing on studies conducted in Australia, the US and India. Rather than providing a better work-life balance, the book reveals how flexible working can lead to exploitation, which manifests differently for women and men i.e. more care responsibilities or increased working hours.

Taking a critical stance, this book investigates the potential risks and benefits of flexible working and provides crucial policy recommendations for overcoming the negative consequences.

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