Work-Life Balance and Women's Entrepreneurship

Work-Life Balance and Women's Entrepreneurship
Author: Claire Sophie Zerwas
Publisher: Springer Nature
Total Pages: 235
Release: 2019-10-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 3030298043

This book offers a comprehensive overview of work-life balance in the context of women’s entrepreneurship, specifically focusing on the factors that influence this balance. Using thematic qualitative text analysis, it interprets semi-structured interviews with experts in the field of women’s entrepreneurship, and based on this, presents the “7M” model, which is composed of seven dimensions and the corresponding factors that influence the work-life balance of women entrepreneurs. It also provides an in-depth analysis of all seven dimensions and describes the specific role of each dimension, highlighting the fact that women entrepreneurs are a highly heterogeneous group and that their work-life balance results from a complex interplay of various inter-related factors.

Mompowerment

Mompowerment
Author: Suzanne Brown (Marketing consultant)
Publisher:
Total Pages: 269
Release: 2017-09-16
Genre: Career development
ISBN: 9780989934794

The Emerald Handbook of Women and Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies

The Emerald Handbook of Women and Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies
Author: Shahamak Rezaei
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 448
Release: 2021-06-16
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1800713266

The Emerald Handbook of Women and Entrepreneurship in Developing Economies examines women's role in entrepreneurial practices in a range of developing countries and applies unique strategic contextual frameworks to analyse, interpret and understand individual processes, themes and issues.

Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance

Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance
Author: Sarah Blithe
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 236
Release: 2015-06-05
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1317515269

Pressure to achieve work-life "balance" has recently become a significant part of the cultural fabric of working life in United States. A very few privileged employees tout their ability to find balance between their careers and the rest of their lives, but most employees face considerable organizational and economic constraints which hamper their ability to maintain a reasonable "balance" between paid work and other life aspects—and it is not only women who struggle. Increasingly men find it difficult to "do it all." Women have long noted the near impossibility of balancing multiple roles, but it is only recently that men have been encouraged to see themselves beyond their breadwinner selves. Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance describes the work-life practices of men in the United States. The purpose is to increase gender equality at work for all employees. With a focus on leave policy inequalities, this book argues that men experience a phenomenon called "the glass handcuffs," which prevents them from leaving work to participate fully in their families, homes, and other life events, highlighting the cultural, institutional, organizational, and occupational conditions which make gender equality in work-life policy usage difficult. This social justice book ultimately draws conclusions about how to minimize inequalities at work. Gender Equality and Work-Life Balance is unique as it laces together some theoretical concepts which have little previous association, including entrepreneurialism; leave policy, occupational identity, and the economic necessities of families. This book will therefore be of particular interest to researches and academics alike in the disciplines of Gender studies, Human Resource Management, Employment Relations, Sociology and Cultural Studies.

Empowered Women: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Health, and Work-Life Balance

Empowered Women: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Health, and Work-Life Balance
Author: Cassandra Fenyk
Publisher: Fenyk Enterprises LLC
Total Pages: 57
Release: 2023-05-30
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN:

Empowered Women: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Health, and Work-Life Balance is a transformative guidebook that empowers women to conquer the world of business while prioritizing their health and achieving a fulfilling work-life balance. In Chapter 1, "The Journey Begins: Defying Stereotypes and Embracing Entrepreneurship," readers are introduced to the concept of women entrepreneurs and the challenges they face in a male-dominated business world. Inspiring stories of successful women entrepreneurs who have shattered glass ceilings serve as beacons of inspiration, emphasizing the importance of self-belief, determination, and resilience in pursuing entrepreneurial dreams. Chapter 2, "Mind, Body, and Business: Prioritizing Health and Fitness," recognizes the significance of maintaining physical and mental well-being for entrepreneurial success. Practical strategies for integrating exercise and healthy habits into a busy schedule are provided, highlighting the correlation between fitness, productivity, and overall happiness. In Chapter 3, "Balancing Act: Finding Harmony Between Work and Life," the common challenges faced by women entrepreneurs in achieving work-life balance are addressed. Readers will discover practical tips for managing time effectively, setting boundaries, and avoiding burnout, along with the importance of pursuing hobbies, self-care, and quality time with loved ones. Chapter 4, "The Power of Networking: Building Strong Connections," emphasizes the importance of building a supportive network of like-minded individuals. Insights into effective networking strategies for women entrepreneurs are shared, along with inspiring examples of women who have leveraged networking to propel their businesses forward. Chapter 5, "Navigating the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem: Overcoming Obstacles," examines the unique obstacles faced by women entrepreneurs in accessing funding and resources. The chapter highlights initiatives and organizations that support and empower women in business, encouraging the pursuit of alternative funding options and fostering a spirit of collaboration. Chapter 6, "Sustaining Success: Strategies for Growth and Adaptation," delves into the concept of continuous growth and adaptation in entrepreneurial endeavors. It explores innovative approaches to scaling a business while maintaining work-life balance and features inspiring stories of women entrepreneurs who have successfully navigated through different stages of business growth. Chapter 7, "Cultivating Resilience: Embracing Challenges and Failures," addresses the inevitability of setbacks and failures in the entrepreneurial journey. The chapter encourages resilience and highlights the valuable lessons learned from challenges. It also shares personal stories of women entrepreneurs who have turned failures into stepping stones for success. Chapter 8, "Empowering the Next Generation: Mentorship and Paying It Forward," emphasizes the importance of mentorship in empowering aspiring women entrepreneurs. It discusses ways to give back and support the next generation of women in business, inspiring women entrepreneurs to become mentors and role models for others. In the conclusion, "Embrace Your Potential, Create Your Path," readers are reminded of the key lessons and takeaways from the book. They are encouraged to embrace their potential, overcome obstacles, and create fulfilling lives as entrepreneurs. The book aims to inspire readers to believe in themselves and pursue their dreams with confidence and determination.

Design*Sponge at Home

Design*Sponge at Home
Author: Grace Bonney
Publisher: Artisan
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2016-06-28
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1579654738

The long-awaited home décor bible by the beloved design blogger “Thank you,” wrote a reader to Design*Sponge creator Grace Bonney, “for teaching me that houses don’t have to be frumpy and formal. They don’t have to be matchy-matchy or rigidly modern.” They can just be comfy and unique and reflect who you are, no matter how small your budget or space. That reader is one of the 75,000 unique daily visitors to Design*Sponge, who make it the most popular design site on the web. The site receives 250,000 pageviews every day and has 150,000 RSS subscribers and 280,000 followers on Twitter. Design*Sponge fans have been yearning for the ultimate design manual from their guru, Grace, and she has finally delivered with this definitive guide, which includes: • Home tours of 70 real-life interiors featuring artists and designers • Fifty DIY projects, with detailed instructions for personalizing your space • Step-by-step tutorials on everything from stripping and painting furniture to hanging wallpaper and doing your own upholstery • Fifty Before & After makeovers submitted by readers of Design*Sponge—real people with limited time and realistic budgets • Essential tips on modern flower arranging, with 20 arrangements With over 700 color photos and illustrations and projects that are customizable, relatable, and affordable, this is the democratizing design book everyone has been waiting for—and all for only $35.00!

The Myth of Work-Life Balance

The Myth of Work-Life Balance
Author: Richenda Gambles
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2006-02-22
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 0470094621

Many regard the ways in which paid work can be combined or ‘balanced’ with other parts of life as an individual concern and a small, rather self-indulgent problem in today’s world. Some feel that worrying about a lack of time or energy for family relationships or friendships is a luxury or secondary issue when compared with economic growth or development. In the business world and among many Governments around the world, the importance of paid work and the primacy of economic competitiveness, whatever the personal costs, is almost accepted wisdom. Profits and short term efficiency gains are often placed before social issues of care or human dignity. But what about the impact this has on men and women’s well being, or the long-term sustainability of people, families, society or even the economy? Drawing from interviews and group meetings in seven diverse countries – India, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, the UK and USA – this book explores the multiple difficulties in combining paid work with other parts of life and the frustrations people experience in diverse settings. There is a myth that ‘work-life balance’ can be achieved through quick fixes rather than challenging the place of paid work in people’s lives and the way work actually gets done. As well as exploring contemporary problems, this book attempts to seed hope and new ways of thinking about one of the key challenges of our time.

Working Women in the Sandwich Generation

Working Women in the Sandwich Generation
Author: Mervi Rajahonka
Publisher: Emerald Group Publishing
Total Pages: 158
Release: 2022-02-21
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1802625038

The ebook edition of this title is Open Access and freely available to read online. Working Women in the Sandwich Generation helps present a clearer view of how supervisors and policy makers can support Sandwich Generation women who care for both children and the elderly, with lessons for both now and in the future.

Fathers and Mothers: Dilemmas of the Work-Life Balance

Fathers and Mothers: Dilemmas of the Work-Life Balance
Author: Margret Fine-Davis
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Total Pages: 394
Release: 2004-03-03
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 9781402018480

At the risk of sounding frivolous, there is a good case to be made for the argument that women constitute the revolutionary force behind contemporary social and economic transformation. It is in large part the changing role of women that explains the new household structure, our altered demographic behaviour, the growth of the service economy and, as a consequence, the new dilemmas that the advanced societies face. Most European countries have failed to adapt adequately to the novel challenges and the result is an increasingly serious disequilibrium. Women explicitly desire economic independence and the societal collective, too, needs to maximise female employment. And yet, this runs up against severe incompatibility problems that then result in very low birth rates. Our aging societies need more kids, yet fertility levels are often only half of what citizens define as their desired number of children. No matter what happens in the next decade, we are doomed to have exceedingly small cohorts that, in turn, must shoulder the massive burden of supporting a retired baby-boom generation. Hence it is tantamount that tomorrow’s adults be maximally productive and, yet, the typical EU member state invests very little in its children and families.