The Flexibility Paradox

Why Flexible Working Leads to (Self-)Exploitation

Heejung Chung (University of Kent)

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English

Policy Press
04 March 2022

Sociology: work & labour; Employment & unemployment; Personnel & human resources management

This book draws on international data from 30 European countries and studies conducted in Australia, the US and India, to offer a unique examination of flexible working and to challenge the common belief that it leads to a better quality of life, particularly in relation to different genders.

Does flexible working really provide a better work-life balance?

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, flexible working has become the norm for many workers. This volume offers an original examination of flexible working using data from 30 European countries and drawing on studies conducted in Australia, the US and India. Rather than providing a better work-life balance, the book reveals how flexible working can lead to exploitation, which manifests differently for women and men i.e. more care responsibilities or increased working hours.

Taking a critical stance, this book investigates the potential risks and benefits of flexible working and provides crucial policy recommendations for overcoming the negative consequences.

By: Heejung Chung (University of Kent)
Imprint: Policy Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm,
ISBN: 9781447354772
ISBN 10: 144735477X
Pages: 270
Publication Date: 04 March 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , General/trade , Undergraduate , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Heejung Chung is Professor of Work and Employment in King's Business School at King's College London.

Reviews for The Flexibility Paradox: Why Flexible Working Leads to (Self-)Exploitation

... three decades after the publications of The Second Shift (1989) by Hochschild and The Overworked American (1992) by Schor, Chung's book provides a necessary update on the state of work and leisure, particularly in light of the social changes wrought by the global pandemic. Social Forces ... In addition to its scholarly qualities, The Flexibility Paradox is of great value to society at large because of the social project it represents. Etnofoor ...a welcome and timely contribution to the disciplines of sociology, social policy, and management studies. Readers interested in gender inequalities in the interface between work and family life would find this book interesting and informative... an excellent primer for anyone researching or studying flexible working. Gender, Work and Organization