Work-Life-Balance. Human Ressource Management Challenges of Multinational Companies

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• 1. Introduction
• 2. Definitions of work-life balance and work-family conflict
• 2.1. Definition of work-life balance
• 2.2. Definition of work-family conflict
• 3. Important factors for work-life balance
• 3.1. Demographic factors
• 3.2. Immediate social environment
• 3.3. Technology and telework
• 3.4. Additional work conditions
• 4. Causes for work-family conflict and resulting costs
• 4.1. Causes for work-family conflict
• 4.1.1. Change and insecurity
• 4.1.2. Immediate social environment
• 4.1.3. Job demands
• 4.2. Costs/Results of work-family conflict
• 5. Possibilities for MNC's to support WLB
• 5.1. Measures
• 5.1.1. Ensure accurate communication!
• 5.1.2. Leaders and mentors
• 5.1.3. Establish good working environment
• 5.1.4. Provide support for employees
• 5.1.5. Technology/Telework
• 5.1.6. Improve overall working conditions
• 5.1.7. Increase family-friendliness
• 5.1.8. Promote health management
• 5.1.9. Additional suggestions
• 5.2. Effects
• 6. Conclusion

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This bachelor thesis explores the challenges faced by multinational corporations (MNCs) in terms of Human Resource Management (HRM) with a specific focus on work-life balance (WLB). The thesis aims to understand the key factors influencing WLB, identify the costs associated with an imbalanced WLB (work-family conflict), and explore how MNCs can effectively support employees to achieve a healthy WLB.

• The definition and significance of work-life balance and work-family conflict
• The impact of various factors on work-life balance, including demographic influences, social environment, technology, and working conditions
• The causes and consequences of work-family conflict, including the costs associated with an imbalanced work-life balance
• Strategies and measures that MNCs can implement to promote and support work-life balance among their employees
• The potential effects of these strategies on employee well-being and organizational performance

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Chapter 1: Introduction - This chapter introduces the multifaceted challenges faced by MNCs in HRM, highlighting the importance of work-life balance as a crucial strategy for employee retention and organizational success. It establishes the context for the thesis and introduces the research question: What factors influence WLB, what are the costs of work-family conflict, and how can MNCs support their employees to achieve a healthy WLB?
• Chapter 2: Definitions of work-life balance and work-family conflict - This chapter provides clear definitions of work-life balance and work-family conflict, laying the foundation for understanding these concepts throughout the thesis.
• Chapter 3: Important factors for work-life balance - This chapter delves into the key factors influencing work-life balance, exploring the impact of demographic factors, the immediate social environment, technology and telework, and additional work conditions.
• Chapter 4: Causes for work-family conflict and resulting costs - This chapter examines the various causes of work-family conflict, including changes and insecurity, social environment, and job demands. It also explores the potential costs and consequences associated with an imbalanced work-life balance.
• Chapter 5: Possibilities for MNC's to support WLB - This chapter presents various strategies and measures that MNCs can implement to promote and support work-life balance among their employees. These include communication strategies, leadership development, fostering a positive work environment, providing employee support, leveraging technology and telework, improving overall working conditions, promoting family-friendliness, and encouraging health management.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The key focus topics and concepts of this bachelor thesis include work-life balance, work-family conflict, Human Resource Management, multinational corporations, employee well-being, organizational strategies, talent management, and employee retention.