Linda Duxbury,
Exploring the Consequences of Work-Family Imbalance

Exploring the Consequences of Work-Family Imbalance

Principal Investigator: Linda Duxbury, Management
Funder: CRIW Ignite!, Sprott School of Business

This study investigates the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on working mothers and fathers by looking at how sustained work-family conflict has impacted key employment outcomes, including productivity, job security, workforce participation, and career advancement. The study also explores how parents have adapted to manage work-family challenges, and what types of support (from employers, partners, families, and the government) have facilitated their efforts to cope. Of particular interest are the impact of factors such as gender, age of children, relationship status (single vs. partnered), and employer accommodations.