The management of the "work-life balance" has become an increasingly important issue in Ireland in recent years as a result of various changes in the social and economic context. The pressures associated with dealing with the conflicting demands of work and personal responsibilities has generated increased worker interest in "employee-friendly" working arrangements. Employers, meanwhile, have begun to pay increased attention to the management of the work-life balance in response to recruitment and retention problems in an economy that is moving towards full employment. We review the situation in 2000.
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