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Format: 1 online resource (256 pages)

Edition: First edition.

ISBN: 3-031-52795-X

Series Statement: Palgrave Studies in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Indigenization in Business Series

Note: Intro -- Foreword -- Acknowledgements -- About this Book -- Contents -- Editors and  Contributors -- About the Editors -- Contributors -- Abbreviations -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- Part I Work-Life Equality and Justice -- 1 Advancing Work-Life Equality and Justice in the Asia-Pacific: Insights from Australia -- Introduction -- Cultural and Economic Background -- Legal Developments -- Employer Policies and Practices -- The Role of the COVID-19 Pandemic -- Discussion -- References -- 2 The Rise of Flexible Working in Southeast Asia: Insights from Thailand and the Philippines -- Introduction -- The BPO Industry and the Rise of Remote Work: An Overview -- The Philippines -- Thailand -- Flexible Work Arrangements in Southeast Asian BPO Organisations -- The Philippines -- Thailand -- The Role of Individual Differences in Flexible Work-Life Experiences -- The Philippines -- Thailand -- Comparisons between The Philippines and Thailand on BPO Employees' Work-Life Experiences -- Implications and Future Research Directions for Flexible Work in BPO -- Conclusion -- References -- 3 Emerging Voice Mechanisms in Asian Gig Economies: Implications for Gig Workers' Work and Life -- Introduction -- The Gig Economy -- The Gig Workers -- Gig Work in Asia -- Voice Mechanisms for Gig Workers -- Platforms' Mechanisms -- Gig Worker Unions -- Social Media (SM) -- Barriers to Gig Workers' Voice -- Conclusion -- References -- Part II Technology, Work, and Family -- 4 Work, Life, and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Emerging Findings from Asia -- Introduction -- AI and Work: Friend or Foe? -- Advantages of AI for Work -- Disadvantages of AI for Work -- AI and Life: Utopian or Dystopian Paths? -- Advantages of AI for Life -- Disadvantages of AI for Life -- Implications for Wellbeing, the Work-Life Interface and Workplace Equity -- Conclusion -- References. , 5 Negotiating Mental Loads, Gender Norms, and Societal Expectations: How Working Mothers in Singapore Solicit Support over Reddit -- Introduction -- Working Mothers in Singapore -- Changing Dynamics of Motherhood in Modern Society -- Rise of Online Forums as Support Spaces -- Methods -- Sampling -- Data Analysis Method -- Findings -- Uneven Distribution of Mental Load and Gender Inequalities in Household and Childcare Division -- Expectation Asymmetry, Communication, and Compromise -- Complexities and Difficulties in Sharing the Load -- Complexities of Full-Time Working Parenthood: Dilemmas, Conflicts, and Judgment -- Outsourcing of Care as a "Necessity" in Working Parenthood -- Concerns and Critiques Surrounding Full-Time Working Parenthood and the Practice of Outsourcing Care -- Strategies for Managing the Demands of Working Parenthood/Motherhood -- Strategy: Self-Compassion and Managing Expectations -- Priorities and Tradeoffs -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Technology, Identity and Older Workers' Work-Life Decisions: Insights from the Australian Transport and Logistics Sector -- Introduction -- The Ageing Workforce Problem in the Australian T& -- L Sector -- Digital Transformation in the Australian T& -- L Sector -- Literature Review -- Ageing at Work -- Ageing-Related Challenges -- Ageing-Related Advantages -- Work-Life Balance and Motivation of Older Workers -- Age-Sensitive HR Policies -- Technology-Driven Organizational Change and Older Workers -- Research Data -- Findings -- The Implications of Workplace Digital Transformation -- Digital Transformation Challenges the Occupational Identity of Older Workers -- Implications for Organisations -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III Work-Life Values and Trends in Asia -- 7 The Maternal Forge: Crafting Career Resilience Through Motherhood Experiences. , Multifaceted Motherhood Challenges in Taiwan: Resilience as the Way Out -- Crafting Career Resilience Through Motherhood Experiences -- Adversities Arising from Motherhood's Impact on Career Development -- Adversities Arising from Workplace Maternity Bias -- From Adversity to Resilience: Interpreting the Dual Dynamics of Career and Motherhood in Personal Narratives -- Cultivating Long-Term Resilient Energy Amidst Personal and Professional Adversities -- Sustained Resilient Energy Development: Balancing Immediate Success and Long-Term Aspirations -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 Understanding Careers in China: The Relevance of Evolving Work-Life Values and Culture -- Introduction -- Defining Careers in China -- Theoretical Perspectives in the Careers Research -- Changing Perceptions of Work and Careers in China -- The Evolving Relationship Between Chinese Organisations and Careers -- Intersections of Politics and Careers in China -- Societal Changes and Career Aspirations in Modern China -- The Sustainability of the Chinese Career Ecosystem -- Discussion and Conclusions -- References -- 9 Post-pandemic Workplace Practices and Their Impact on the Work-Life Experiences of Global Virtual Teams: Insights from the Asia-Pacific Region -- Introduction -- Waves of Changes in Virtual Work -- Advantages of Virtual Work -- Challenges of Virtual Work -- Virtual Work Research -- Global Virtual Teams -- Insights from China -- Implications for Work and Life -- Post-Pandemic Future of Work -- References -- Index.

Additional Edition: ISBN 3-031-52794-1

Language: English