Ron Friedman : And yet we 're not as comfortable when personal time interrupts work . Many people like the idea of work - life balance , but it 's a myth in reality . Friedman : The 8-hour shift , made for the days of factories , is an artificial construct . He says management should provide employees with more control over schedules . Friedman : Flexible work schedules improve job satisfaction and lower stress .
Ron Friedman : Many people like the idea of work - life balance , but it 's a myth in reality . Friedman : The 8-hour shift , made for the days of factories , is an artificial construct . He says management should provide employees with more control over schedules . Friedman : Flexible work schedules improve job satisfaction and lower stress .