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Family-Friendly Policies: Trend and Expectations in Africa

In: Work-life Integration in Africa

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  • Okechukwu E. Amah

    (Pan-Atlantic University)

  • Marvel Ogah

    (Pan-Atlantic University)

Abstract

The chapter traces the trend in work–life friendly policies from when they were unnecessary to when they became needed for enhancing the productivity of individuals. The increase in work–life conflict coupled with increased participation of women in the work domain caused the need for work–life friendly policies. The first phase of the work–life policies introduced by law failed because of the non-uniformity in their implementation across organizations. Discretionary policies introduced in the second phase by organizations failed in some organizations because of the barriers created by organizational climate and leadership behaviors. To understand the differences in organizational behavior to work–life policies, organizations were categorized into four distinct groups based on different attitudes toward the number of allowed policies and level of support offered. Employee productivity and well-being are enhanced in organizations that have a high number of policies and high level of support.

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  • Okechukwu E. Amah & Marvel Ogah, 2021. "Family-Friendly Policies: Trend and Expectations in Africa," Springer Books, in: Work-life Integration in Africa, chapter 0, pages 87-99, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-3-030-69113-4_5
    DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-69113-4_5
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