The number of ..... households has increased, but there has been no change in the demands at home, so finding a way to achieve that ………………. has become a key issue. The traditional benefits, such as ………………. , a ……………….. plan or ……………….. , don't directly ease family-related burdens. So, more recently, employers have begun to focus on offering benefits like flexible working hours, ……………….. , and even eldercare.
Research has also revealed that high-commitment workplaces and high-performance work systems promote psychological well-being. High-commitment workplaces are characterized by a mutual commitment both by employers and ……………….. to create an environment which promotes ………………. , challenging and ………………. jobs, safe working conditions, adequate resources, satisfactory benefits and a high degree of trust.
One study has found that challenging jobs, which include skills training, pension pay, promotion opportunities, and employment security, actually reduce the distress of mothers burdened by childcare responsibilities.