@article { , title = {Business travellers' connections to home: ICTs supporting work-life balance}, abstract = {This paper examines the role of information communication technology in enabling connections to home for work related travellers. Although digital connectivity for work related tasks are well researched, the use of digital technology for home communication is under-researched. The study draws on a qualitative study of UK-based organisations and business travellers to explore how these travellers use ICTs for personal use whilst ‘on-the-move’. The findings reveal that organisations are supportive of work-life balance for employees, but fail to consider specific needs of those whose work takes them away from home. For business travellers, insights are gained into practices around connecting to home and the value of this virtual presence for relationships with family whilst absent and work-life balance. The study identifies and discusses practice occurring around three activities; checking in, maintaining relationships with home and sharing experiences.}, issn = {0268-1072}, issue = {3}, journal = {New Technology, Work and Employment}, note = {Comments and Suggestions : 24 month embargo and This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: [FULL CITE], which has been published in final form at [Link to final article using the DOI]. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Self-Archiving.}, pages = {255-270}, publicationstatus = {Accepted}, publisher = {Wiley}, url = {https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/906130}, volume = {31}, keyword = {Centre for Transport and Society, work-life balance, home, travel for business}, year = {2016}, author = {Ladkin, Adele and Willis, Cheryl and Jain, Juliet and Clayton, William and Marouda, Marina} }