George Martin, managing partner at Boston Consulting Group, is worried as some of his best performers recently took him aside to discuss the challenges they face managing the requirements of his life working with their desire for a more predictable time with their families. BCG was initiated several initiatives to help their employees better achieve the consulting work and personal life, but some of the best consultants Martin still struggled. The case examines the problems of professional staff service firms face in work and life issues. "Hide
by Leslie A. Perlow, Kerry Herman Source: Harvard Business School 16 pages. Publication date: April 30, 2010. Prod. #: 410112-PDF-ENG