Abstract:

Even if the research results as well as good practices confirm that the efficiency and competitiveness of companies are positively influenced by diversified teams, in times of economic crises, the chances of women, elderly people, and immigrants being employed are significantly lower. The present study aims to analyze the options of managers and workers in senior positions in five professional areas to achieve work life balance depending on their age and gender. An inquiry was carried out using a sample of 148 respondents asking questions concerning the options offered by the employer and those preferred by the respondents for work-life balance. The research of the options for work life balance offered by the employer reflects particular situations in a sample of Czech-based companies and organisations. The results corroborated the rigidity of options offered by the employer to senior employees. According to the results of the research on the work-life-balance options as preferred by the employees, the following options in descending order would be welcomed by a majority: part-time work, flexible working hours, home office, and company kindergarten. The different preferences of male and female employees and the differences given by the professions are discussed in detail.