The Flexibility Paradox: Why Flexible Working Leads to (Self-)Exploitation

Does flexible working really provide a better work-life balance? Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working has become the norm for many workers. This volume offers an original examination of flexible working using data from 30 European countries and drawing on studies conducted in Australia, the US and India. Rather than providing a better work-life balance, the book reveals how flexible working can lead to exploitation, which manifests differently for women and men, such as more care responsibilities or increased working hours. Taking a critical stance, this book investigates the potential risks and benefits of flexible working and provides crucial policy recommendations for overcoming the negative consequences.

Author: Heejung Chung
Publisher: Policy Press
Published: 09/01/2022
Pages: 270
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.84lbs
Size: 9.21h x 6.14w x 0.57d
ISBN13: 9781447354789
ISBN10: 1447354788
BISAC Categories:
- Social Science | Sociology | General
- Business & Economics | Human Resources & Personnel Management
- Political Science | Public Policy | Social Policy

About the Author
Heejung Chung is Professor of Sociology and Social Policy in the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research at the University of Kent.