What Helps Working Informal Caregivers? The Role of Workplace Characteristics in Balancing Work and Adult-Care Responsibilities |
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Authors: | Martin Zuba Ulrike Schneider |
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Institution: | 1. Research Institute for Economics of Aging, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Nordbergstra?e 15, 1090, Vienna, Austria 2. Institute for Social Policy, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Nordbergstra?e 15, 1090, Vienna, Austria
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Abstract: | Population ageing and expected labour shortages mean that successful reconciliation of adult care and paid work is becoming a key issue for employers, employees and frail older people alike. Based on the detailed workplace-related variables in the fourth European Working Condition Survey, we examined differences in levels and determinants of carers’ and non-carers’ role conflict and one of its outcomes, absenteeism. We found caregivers to exhibit higher levels of perceived work–family conflict. Work schedules and time regimes affect carers’ and non-carers’ work–family conflict alike. However, good friends at work and work overload have a larger impact on carers’ work–family conflict. Furthermore, we found indications for a trade-off between perceived work-to-family conflict and absenteeism via workplace policies. |
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