Dual sources of support for dual roles: how mentoring and work–family culture influence work–family conflict and job attitudes |
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| Authors: | Suzanne de Janasz Scott J Behson Melenie J Lankau |
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| Institution: | 1. IMD, Chemin de Bellerive , Lausanne , Switzerland;2. Silberman College of Business Administration, Fairleigh Dickinson University , Teaneck , NJ , USA;3. Worrell Professional Center, Wake Forest University , Winston-Salem , NC , USA |
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| Abstract: | This study examines the influence of mentoring support and perceptions of a supportive work–family culture on the level of work–family conflict (WFC), job satisfaction and affective commitment reported by employees in a Fortune 100 professional services organization. Main effects and interaction effects between mentoring and work–family culture were explored. Results indicate that the presence of a mentor is significantly related to affective commitment while a supportive work–family culture was associated with less WFC – both family interference with work and work interference with family – and greater job satisfaction and affective commitment. For both job satisfaction and affective commitment, there is an interaction effect that suggests a synergy between direct and contextual support. Implications for practice and future research are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | affective commitment job satisfaction mentoring work–family conflict work–family culture |
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