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Flexible Work Arrangements, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intentions: The Mediating Role of Work-to-Family Enrichment

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Pages 61-81 | Received 19 Mar 2009, Accepted 15 Apr 2009, Published online: 08 Jul 2010

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