Balancing Work and Family The work-family and work-life issues are becoming an increased concern in many companies and working places around the globe. So many discussions have been raised and made regarding the implications of the poor work-life for both individuals as well as the society (Wharton, 2006). The balancing of work and family life for every individual may depend on the work-life balance, since it specifically refers to how families and work influence as well as intersect each other. Numerous policies have been suggested and implemented to try intervening in bringing work contentment in employees through creating balance between family and work. Question 1 a.