Work-life balance: its meaning, origins, and modern influences -- The causes and effects of work-life imbalance -- Self-help strategies to ease employee stress -- Employer techniques for minimizing stress and maximizing return on investment -- Past and present government support for WLB -- Do men and women compete on a level playing field? -- Do demographics affect WLB? -- Are employees and employers on the same page? -- Do benefits close the salary gap? -- Are there better solutions for a better WLB?.