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

Norio Kambayashi ()
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Norio Kambayashi: Kobe University

Chapter Chapter 13 in Japanese Management in Change, 2015, pp 191-209 from Springer

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Diversity; Japanese management; Work-life balance; Work-life integration (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2015
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DOI: 10.1007/978-4-431-55096-9_13

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