Understanding Business
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780078023163
Author: William G Nickels, James McHugh, Susan McHugh
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 1.7, Problem 1.7AQ
Summary Introduction
To determine: The role of managers to retain the valued employees who juggle with the demands of the jobs and the responsibilities of raising children.
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Work life balance refers to the division of the total time of an individual for work and family equally as per the requirements. This helps to maintain good health and quality of work of an individual employee.
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Understanding Business
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