The concept of work-life balance intends to raise awareness for a balance of professional work and other, mostly private, areas of life. The balance of working time and life time is currently being discussed particularly in relation to the compatibility of family and career, flexible working time such as the flexible workplace (home office), and in HR under the aspects of motivation and commitment of employees.
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