ABSTRACT
This part of the book commences by showing how central work is for human beings and its relation to the current state of heavy work investment. It moves on to discuss a host of negative outcomes associated with heavy work investment, in contrast to a small number of positive ones. Achieving a balance between work and life, particularly family, is suggested as an approach to cope with and alleviate some of the possible destructive consequences of heavy work investment. Next, based on Snir and Harpaz’s (2012) model, a typology of heavy work investment is presented, identifying four basic types of employees. Then, some essential methodological and conceptual research needs, which have potential for improvement, are identified. Finally, the present state of heavy work investment concept is assessed, with the conclusion that at present it is still in its early stages.
