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Routledge Working Couples Caring for Children and Aging Parents

Name: Routledge Working Couples Caring for Children and Aging Parents
Brand: Routledge
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Anthropology & Sociology

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As the baby boomer generation reaches midlife, many dual-earner couples face the intense challenge of managing care for both children and aging parents at the same time. This book explores the reality of the "sandwiched generation" and the specific pressures they face in their daily lives. Authors Margaret B. Neal and Leslie B. Hammer examine how these responsibilities impact both professional performance and personal well-being. The text identifies what these workers need to successfully balance their work and family duties without sacrificing their health or career stability. Instead of viewing these challenges as individual problems, the authors suggest the workplace can act as an arena for positive change. They propose that organizations adapt to the modern needs of families by providing more flexibility and showing a deeper understanding of employee priorities. This book is a valuable resource for understanding the evolving needs of today's workforce and how businesses can support their employees through significant life transitions.

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Examines the unique struggles faced by the sandwiched generation of dual-earner couples.

Analyzes the impact of simultaneous childcare and eldercare on work and personal well-being.

Offers perspectives from authors Margaret B. Neal and Leslie B. Hammer on modern family dynamics.

Provides ideas for workplace adaptation to support employees with diverse family responsibilities.

Explores how increased flexibility can help workers fulfill both professional and home duties.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0805846034
Category: Books > Subjects > Biography > Medical, Legal & Social Sciences > Anthropology & Sociology
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 26 October 2006
Listed Since: 23 January 2007

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