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This paper examines the influence of cultural contexts on work-life flexibility practices and employee productivity. Using extant theory from the work-life literature and gender egalitarianism, it examines whether flexible work practices are experienced differentially by men versus women in two varied cultural contexts (Australia and India). Results show that the use of flextime reduces the productivity of men more than women in a high-income individualistic cultural context (Australia); whereas the use of telecommute or vacation time enhances the productivity of men more than women in a relatively paternalistic cultural context (India). Using uniquely comparable samples of 177 and 166 respondents respectively, the study provides new evidence on the effects of cultural contexts on work-life flexibility practices, with important implications for work-life flexibility theory and practice. For work-life flexibility practices to be effective, managers need to implement practices that align with the gendered cultural norms within which they operate.
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Human Resource Management Journal (CABS/AJG 4*) is a globally orientated HRM journal that promotes the understanding of human resource management to academics and practicing managers. We provide an international forum for discussion and debate, and stress the critical importance of people management to wider economic, political and social concerns. Endorsed by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, HRMJ is essential reading for everyone involved in personnel management, training, industrial relations, employment and human resource management.
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