Managing Ethically and the evolved work place philosophy

Some companies require that their employees work long hours and travel extensively. Employees with young children, employees taking care of elderly relatives, and employees who have interests outside the workplace sometimes find that their careers are jeopardized if they try to work more reasonable hours or limit their work-related travel. Some of these employees feel that it is unethical for their managers to expect so much of them in the workplace and not understand their needs as parents and caregivers.

1) What are some ethical implications or dilemmas associated with requiring long hours and extensive amounts of travel from some jobs.

2) What benefits do you think will come from allowing employees to have a better balance of work and life responsibilities.

3) As an employer, you want to be considerate of your employee's family commitments but how can you still meet organization's deadlines and work commitments.

Share specific examples where possible in the discussion.