Rethinking work-life integration: empowering talent in emerging hospitality and tourism work paradigms
Publication Date
1-1-2025
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management
DOI
10.1108/IJCHM-05-2024-0736
Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to explore work–life integration (WLI) as a crucial mechanism underpinning the transformation of the hospitality and tourism industry from shifts in work paradigms, including rapid technological advancements, flexible work forms, quiet quitting, increasing awareness of well-being, cultural diversity and gender disparity. It further develops the coping strategies and research agenda. Design/methodology/approach: Through the bridged lens of the work–life boundary theory and conservation of resources theory, this research critically analyzes the literature on emerging work paradigms and WLI and develops a conceptual framework guiding the systematic examination of the WLI mechanisms underpinning the influence from work paradigm shifts. Findings: The analysis reveals the underpinning mechanisms in managing WLI, highlighting the importance of systematic and customized work–life management strategies in adapting to evolving work paradigms. An integrated conceptual framework is developed to guide future research and practical applications. Practical implications: This study underscores the critical need for strategic WLI management, emphasizing its importance for sustainable industry development. It also proposes actionable work–life management strategies for stakeholders, aiming for positive outcomes at personal, organizational and industrial levels amid the paradigm shifts. Originality/value: The comprehensive conceptual framework uniquely bridged two theories that afford a novel, interconnected and in-depth approach to analyzing how work paradigm shifts reshape the industry. It further broadens the research agenda on WLI, with promising research directions proposed for advancing the understanding of the ever-evolving hospitality and tourism work landscapes.
Keywords
Gender equality, Gig economy, Hospitality and tourism work paradigms, Quiet quitting, Talent management, Technological advances, Well-being, Work–life integration
Department
Hospitality, Tourism, and Event Management
Recommended Citation
Jie Gao, Ye Zhang, Shi Xu, and Emily Ma. "Rethinking work-life integration: empowering talent in emerging hospitality and tourism work paradigms" International Journal of Contemporary Hospitality Management (2025). https://doi.org/10.1108/IJCHM-05-2024-0736
