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 training, pay, promotion opportunities, and employment security, actually reduce the distress of mothers burdened by childcare responsibilities.