Finding effective ways to address work-family conflict: The critical role of supervisor support

Abstract

Purpose

An unhealthy work-life balance is a major cause of turnover intentions among the workforce. Firms can effectively address the issue by ensuring that supervisor support is available to replenish physical and psychological resources and help increase levels of job and life satisfaction for employees.

Design/methodology/approach

This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.

Findings

An unhealthy work-life balance is a major cause of turnover intentions among the workforce. Firms can effectively address the issue by ensuring that supervisor support is available to replenish physical and psychological resources and help increase levels of job and life satisfaction for employees.

Originality/value

The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

Citation

(2021), "Finding effective ways to address work-family conflict: The critical role of supervisor support", Development and Learning in Organizations, Vol. 35 No. 6, pp. 41-43. https://doi.org/10.1108/DLO-01-2021-0010