Purpose – The central aim of this paper is to give an overview of theory and research on the crossover of (work‐related) wellbeing from employees to their partners at home. In addition, it seeks to discuss studies on the crossover of wellbeing from employees to their colleagues in the...

This study investigated the relationship between job satisfaction, job‐related stress and intention to leave among audit staff in public accounting firms. Effects of demographic factors on job satisfaction; and the relationship between the elements of two‐factor theory with job satisfaction...

Work is increasingly changing into a short‐term contract culture, with long hours, intrinsic job insecurity and declining sense of loyalty by employees to their employer. The costs of this to employee health, the family and ultimately the “bottom line” are great. A time for reflection is...

In the twentieth century many developed countries moved from an “agricultural‐based industrial society” to an “information society.” The second part of the century saw a deterioration of social conditions in many industrialized countries. The combination of these two factors has posed...

Describes the impact of changing lifestyles on family eating habits: families eat together far less nowadays than they did, and snacking and fast‐food restaurants are more common than they were, especially in the USA and the UK. Outlines the social changes behind these habits, notably the...

Explores how the traditional nuclear family of mother, father and 2 children is being replaced by “beanpole“ families of cohabitating couples with one child, and extending to four rather than three generations; parents have children at a later age and seek to recreate their own childhood by...

Begins by defining consumer socialisation as the process by which young people learn to function in the marketplace; this is a key concept in studying children’s consumer behaviour and decision making. Outlines the ways that parents influence this process; they are role models, and communicate...

Looks at recent changes in licensing in the UK: these reflect awareness the increase in child obesity and changing consumer attitudes and lifestyles. Traces the rise in family licensing over the last five years, following “Toy Story” and other computer animated blockbusters, and this...

Looks at the challenges involved in creating partnerships between food and licensed products; the McDonald’s Happy Meal revolutionised how brands appealed to children, and made licensing central to fast food marketing. Shows how broadcast advertising restrictions on unhealthy foods will...

Purpose – Reviews the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach – This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the...