Includes bibliographical references (p. 149-151) and index.
Contents
Life in the fast lane -- Organizational superstar : Max's story -- Ideal female employee : Laura's story -- Individual heroics : criteria for success -- Home life : tradeoffs between work and family -- How work really gets done -- Help and helping : Matt's and Sarah's stories -- Constant interruptions : misuses of time -- Crisis mentality : rhythms of work -- Vicious work time cycle : a major impediment to corporate productivity -- Possibility of change -- Flexible work options fall short : Kate's story -- Potential for collective change : quiet time -- New work practices : benefits for corporations, individuals, and families.