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Media type:
E-Article
Title:
Cross-Generational Perspectives on Work-Life Balance and its Impact on Women's Opportunities for Leadership in the Workplace
Contributor:
Roebuck, Deborah B.;
Smith, Deborah N.;
El Haddaoui, Terri
imprint:
Texas A&M University Libraries, 2017
Published in:Advancing Women in Leadership Journal
Language:
Not determined
DOI:
10.21423/awlj-v33.a96
ISSN:
1093-7099
Origination:
Footnote:
Description:
<jats:p>This qualitative study focuses on how women of three different generations, Generation Y, Generation X and Baby Boomers, view the concept of work-life balance and what relationship these views have to their attainment of workplace leadership positions. Work-life balance was defined differently across the three generations, but the generational lines faded as most women reported struggling with finding a balance. Some women conveyed choosing not to pursue high-level leadership positions as the personal cost was too high. Those who had obtained high-level leadership positions shared what types of support were most effective in helping them juggle personal and professional obligations. A general theory became apparent; the answer for women may not be balancing, but rather integrating work-life commitments.</jats:p>