The Myth of Work-Life Balance

By R. Gambles, S. Lewis, Rhona Rapoport. 2006

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The stress potential of social media in the workplace (2013, background): “In today’s communication environment, the problem of invasion cannot be annihilated, but invasion can be limited if it is specifically targeted by coping strategies (Gambles et al. 2006; Park et al. 2011).”
Gender Discrepancies in the Outcomes of Schedule Control on Overtime Hours and Income in Germany (2016, background): “However, it can also have negative outcomes, with increased working hours (Burchell et al., 2007; Gambles et al., 2006) and work intensity (Kelliher and Anderson, 2010) being among the most problematic.”
Self-employment and family life: constructing work–life balance when you're ‘always on’ (2014, background): “Emphasis is usually placed on work and family, with the discourse directed primarily toward mothers in the workforce (Gambles et al., 2006).”
Editorial: work-life balance: a matter of choice? (2009, background): “Organizational structures and cultures can therefore undermine formal work–life balance policies, leaving those who take them up undervalued and marginalized (Gambles et al., 2006).”