Conceptualizing boundaries between ‘life’ and ‘work’

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In search of the perfect manager? Work-life balance and managerial work (2011, background): “While these critical accounts recognize the empirical and conceptual weaknesses of ongoing WLB research (see also Eikhof et al., 2007; Ransome, 2007; Roberts, 2007), managerial employees have typically been omitted from such critical considerations.”
Self-employment and family life: constructing work–life balance when you're ‘always on’ (2014, background): “For others, such as men and those without dependent children, work–life balance is presented less often as a pressing issue, even though these individuals may have other time-consuming responsibilities and commitments (Ransome, 2007).”
Examining the tensions in workplace flexibility and exploring options for new directions (2014, background): “Rather than aligning time and activities into two categories, either work or life, Ransome (2007) recommends adding a third category, called recreational labor, rooted in community involvement and leisure activities.”