The performance of a firm is influenced by decisions made by the firm itself as well as factors external to it. Firm competencies are important but also competencies that pertain to territories. External factors encompass different aspects of the environmental context in which firms operate,...

Using three different measures for satisfaction, I investigate gender-specific differences in working time mismatch. While male satisfaction with life or job is slightly not effected by working more or less hours, only over-time lowers male work life balance significantly. Women are more...

Das Thema familienfreundliche Arbeitswelt genießt aus Sicht der befragten Unternehmen in den sechs ausgewählten europäischen Ländern einen hohen Stellenwert. Der Europäische Unternehmensmonitor Familienfreundlichkeit zeigt, dass ein umfangreiches Angebot an familienfreundlichen...

The reconciliation of family and work is one of the "new social risks" contemporary welfare states are challenged to address. This paper contributes to a better understanding of the roles of work and family in women's life trajectories, shedding light on determinants and welfare outcomes of...