TRANSITION TO GREEN ECONOMY IN ROMANIA
This article had as starting point the evolution of expenditures for environmental protection in Romania. Evolution of environmental expenditures recorded a general upward trend, with a decrease in 2009, which can b e explained as a result of the economic crisis. The first step was to conduct an overall analysis. This was followed by an analysis by fields and by categories of producers. The processed data were taken from the National Institute of Statistics. An increase of these expenditures, both overall and by categories was observed from the analysis of trends. This increase suggests an improvement in the implementation of environmental objectives in order to ensure a harmonious and long -term transition to a green economy.
Green Work-Life Balance and Greenwashing the Construct of Work-Life Balance: Myth and Reality
Some of the frequently used buzz words in the corporate sector include green leadership, green human resource management, green employee engagement and green work-life balance. The intention of this article is to identify and examine the logical reasons that govern “green work-life balance” or, in simple terms, “greenwashing” work-life balance. The paper also aims at providing a comprehensive conceptualization of work-life balance, while thoroughly examining the components of measuring the construct. Based on a cross-sectional study in the banking industry with a sample of 170 managerial employees, this study analyzes the impact of work-life balance on employee job performance mediated by employee engagement. Results support the assumed relationship between work-life balance and employee job performance embedded in employee engagement. The theoretical contribution of this study concerns the application of role behavior theory to describe the mechanisms shaping the relationship between work-life balance and job performance through employee engagement. The practical implications of the paper include recommendations for improving job performance by enhancing the work-life balance and strengthening employee engagement.
Affordable housing in London
Introduction. The Housing Situation in London. Housing, Land Use Planning, and the Government of London, a Brief History. Land Use Regulations. Positive Local Authority Powers in London. Sources of Affordable Housing: the Rented Sectors. Grants to Assist Access to Affordable Housing. Conclusions. Bibliography.