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A Discussion of the Development of Work-Life Balance in Japan: From Quantity to Quality and Diversity

In: Japanese Management in Change

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  • Norio Kambayashi

    (Kobe University)

Abstract

Recently in Japan, there have been increased efforts by government, workers, and employers to promote and enhance “work-life balance”. This paper first reviews the results obtained from hearing surveys of four Osaka-based companies conducted by the Osaka Roshikaigi (Osaka Workers and Employers Council) in which the author was involved. The results are summarized into four categories: (1) Definition and interpretation of the concept of work-life; (2) Motivation for and processes leading to efforts to enhance work-life balance; (3) Concrete efforts to promote work-life balance; and (4) Outcome of efforts. In addition, the paper outlines the various methods being implemented by Japanese businesses as policies for promoting work-life balance. In addition, based on the hearing survey results, the paper discusses measures for implementing work-life balance in a form appropriate for Japanese businesses.

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  • Norio Kambayashi, 2015. "A Discussion of the Development of Work-Life Balance in Japan: From Quantity to Quality and Diversity," Springer Books, in: Norio Kambayashi (ed.), Japanese Management in Change, edition 127, chapter 0, pages 191-209, Springer.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:sprchp:978-4-431-55096-9_13
    DOI: 10.1007/978-4-431-55096-9_13
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