Telework: a 'family friendly' work arrangement.

By Chris Diamond

Telework is often promoted as a 'family friendly work arrangement due to the time and space it can provide.

This article examines that claim in relation to the private sphere of the home, the site of unpaid domestic labour. Relevant findings from a small qualitative study of six teleworkers are presented. This evidence suggests that while telework can produce favourable outcomes for work/family balance, their extent depends on individual circumstances, particularly gender.

(Labour & Industry; vol. 13, no. 1, August 2002)