Supported here and supported there: understanding family-supportive supervisor behaviors in a telework context

Thomas, Candice L.; Murphy, Lauren D.; Billeaud, Madeline L.; Strasburg, Alexius E.; Cobb, Haley R.

doi:10.1080/13668803.2022.2106188

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“…In other words, a leader exerts an influence on an individual's life beyond work, which can contribute to reducing work-family conflict (WFC) and/or enhancing work-family enrichment (WFE) [12]. Thus, it is emphasised that the sensitivity and awareness of supervisors regarding this topic contributes to the harmony of the work-family relationship by embodying the so-called family-supportive supervisor behaviours (FSSB), which encompass all behaviours adopted by supervisors, affording support to the families of their subordinates [76,77]. These behaviours comprise four dimensions: emotional, instrumental, role modelling, and creatively managing the work-family relationship [76,77].…”

Section: Perceived Supervisory Family Support and Work Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Thus, it is emphasised that the sensitivity and awareness of supervisors regarding this topic contributes to the harmony of the work-family relationship by embodying the so-called family-supportive supervisor behaviours (FSSB), which encompass all behaviours adopted by supervisors, affording support to the families of their subordinates [76,77]. These behaviours comprise four dimensions: emotional, instrumental, role modelling, and creatively managing the work-family relationship [76,77]. Emotional support revolves around fostering secure communication and understanding regarding employees' work-life balance needs.…”

Section: Perceived Supervisory Family Support and Work Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Role modelling entails supervisors exemplifying the effective integration of work and personal life. Creative work-family management involves implementing proactive, individualised strategies to assist employees in balancing their work and personal responsibilities [76,77].…”

Section: Perceived Supervisory Family Support and Work Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, telework emerged as a pivotal strategy to mitigate the spread of the virus. However, telework’s feasibility was contingent on job roles. This gave rise to two distinct groups: teleworkers and on-site workers. However, the impacts of social support and well-being extended to both groups. This study investigated the link between organisational and supervisory family support and subjective well-being, examining work engagement as a mediator. Conducted in Portugal, this cross-sectional study surveyed 515 individuals via web-based questionnaires. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, confirmatory factor analysis, and multiple-group analysis. The findings revealed a positive correlation between perceived organisational family support (POFS) and work engagement for both groups. Additionally, perceived supervisory family support (PSFS) positively correlated with work engagement for telecommuters but not on-site workers. Furthermore, work engagement was positively associated with subjective well-being for both groups. Moreover, work engagement mediated the relationship between POFS and subjective well-being. This study enriches the literature by analysing POFS, PSFS, work engagement, and subjective well-being dynamics among teleworkers and on-site employees.

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Section: Perceived Supervisory Family Support and Work Engagementmentioning

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Section: Perceived Supervisory Family Support and Work Engagementmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Digital Communication in work and family life in Europe

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2024

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Digital Communication and Work–Life Supportive Supervisor Behaviors in Europe

Abendroth,

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2023

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The spread of digital communication in the employee–supervisor exchange relation has increased the risks of blurred boundaries between life domains and, subsequently, the need for work–life supportive supervisor behaviors (WLSSB). However, media richness and social presence theory indicate that WLSSB is simultaneously at risk because close bonds with supervisors are more difficult to develop and challenges in integrating work and personal life are more difficult to be signaled and understood. Following social network theory in the argument that it is not only the characteristic of the medium that is of importance but also the social embeddedness of its use, this research asks to what extent the association of digital communication with one’s supervisor and perceived WLSSB is context‐dependent. The overall results based on the European Social Survey (round 10) reveal that in‐person communication is more strongly associated with WLSSB than digital communication. However, more nuanced investigations suggest that this is not necessarily driven by the richness of the mode of communication. We find that the meaning of digital communication with one’s supervisor gains importance in size and significance (a) where it complements seldom in‐person communication, (b) where the organizational norm of high work devotion is weak, and (c) where work–life supportive state policies are pronounced. We conclude that the implications of digital communication for WLSSB are dependent on the centrality of digital communication in opportunities for the exchange of WLSSB and dependent on supervisors’ interest and agency to enact WLSSB in digital work communication.

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Supported here and supported there: understanding family-supportive supervisor behaviors in a telework context

Cited by 3 publications

References 7 publications

Beyond Work: The Role of “Family-Friendly” Practices in the Subjective Well-Being of Teleworkers and On-Site Workers in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Beyond Work: The Role of “Family-Friendly” Practices in the Subjective Well-Being of Teleworkers and On-Site Workers in the COVID-19 Pandemic

Digital Communication in work and family life in Europe

Digital Communication and Work–Life Supportive Supervisor Behaviors in Europe

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