Working time and work–life balance: a policy dilemma? : Background paper

There is evidence to support the case that innovative working time and work–life balance policies can lead to a variety of positive impacts at company level, including enhanced employee performance, reduced absenteeism levels, better recruitment and retention potential as well as greater overall time efficiency. This background paper was written for the Joint Foundation/European Parliament seminar on this theme, held in Brussels, 17 October 2006.