Work-Life Research in the Asia-Pacific

This book addresses the most pressing and current work-life issues that are impacting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in organisations across the Asia-Pacific. It is organised around three major themes: (1) Work-life equality and justice; (2) Technology, work, and family; and (3) Work-life values and trends in Asia, all of which will be discussed in relation to EDI.

Issues concerning the work-life interface are closely intertwined with issues relating to EDI-for example, labour market inequalities are often fuelled by the interplay of gender, race, and family circumstances. Yet, comparatively lesser attention has been given to the non-work aspects (particularly, the family context) in research on the work-life interface and contemporary EDI issues.

Breaking away from a predominantly Western perspective, this volume offers fresh insights and empirical evidence, shedding light on the most urgent and critical work-life challenges faced by people in the Asia-Pacific It also provides deep understanding of the broader social, economic, and political environments shaping work-life trends. It will appeal to researchers and practitioners interested in topics related to human functioning and flourishing at work, at home, and in society.

Chapter 1. Advancing work-life equality and justice in the Asia-Pacific: Insights from Australia. - Chapter 2. The rise of flexible working in Southeast Asia: Insights from Thailand and the Philippines. - Chapter 3. Emerging Voice Mechanisms in Asian Gig Economies: Implications for Gig Workers Work and Life. - Chapter 4. Work, life and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Emerging findings from Asia. - Chapter 5. Negotiating Mental Loads, Gender Norms and Societal Expectations: How Working Mothers in Singapore Solicit Support over Reddit. - Chapter 6. Technology, identity and older workers work-life decisions: Insights from the Australian transport and logistics sector. - Chapter 7. The Maternal Forge: Crafting Career Resilience Through Motherhood Experiences. - Chapter 8. Understanding Careers in China: The Relevance of Evolving work-life Values and Culture. - Chapter 9. Post-pandemic workplace practices and their impact on the work-life experiences of global virtual teams: Insights from the Asia-Pacific region.