A  welcome  contribution  to theory and practice, this volume describes a program  developed by the authors (academics and professionals experienced in  the  work/family  and  organizational behavior fields) to create a more equitable  and  satisfying workplace. Their program is different in that it attempts   to  tie  together  two  organizational  goals  usually  tackled separately:  improving the bottom line and improving employees' ability to manage  their work and personal lives. The authors' underlying beliefs that work  and family life should be integrated and that when it is, gender and diversity  issues  will  be  addressed and employees will be more effective contributors to their organizations. When it is not integrated, management often  experiences  costs without productivity gains, while employees often feel  work/family  initiatives have not been successful. The authors detail actions  taken  in  several  consulting assignments with various companies, sharing  surveys and meeting agendas. They describe a process that includes many   discussions, frequent  feedback, and reevaluation.  Problems  and failures as well as successes are reported.  Clients are assisted in understanding assumptions associated with  work  needs, personal requirements, communication methods, outcome measurements, and rewards. The ideas  presented in this  volume are  provocative and the suggestions realistically   appraised.   Recommended   for   graduate,   research, and professional collections.
-- F. Reitman, Pace University