Strategic Global Work-Life Balance Initiatives: The Roles of the Expatriation Cycle and Gender

摘要

A considerable body of research has illustrated that work-life balance programs are associated with a number of key employee outcomes. Such results have brought the attention of researchers in understanding how it can influence the success of expatriates. However, there is a gap in literature regarding what type of programs are necessary for the success of female expatriates. The current study contributes to this line of research by Identifying some work-life balance programs necessary in each of the stages of the expatriation cycle which can contribute to the success of expatriates, especially female expats.