Work-life Integration in Individuals, Workplaces, and Communities

M. Lane Morris, University of Tennesse, Knoxville
Susan R. Madsen, Utah Valley University

Abstract

This is a special issue of the journal titled "Advances in Developing Human Resources," with M. Lane Morris and Susan R. Madsen as co-guest editors.

Working adults report they experience greater challenges today in their ability to be productive employees, experience personal and interpersonal health and wellbeing, and make meaningful contributions as citizens to their respective communities. By better understanding work-life theory and research, HRD professionals can contribute to the strategic development of policies, practices, programs, and interventions that appear to alleviate or ameliorate demands fostering greater work-life integration. Integration is a solution representing a holistic strategy including effective and efficient coordination of efforts and energies among all stakeholders sharing interest and benefits from workers able to fulfill their personal, work, family, and community obligations.