Understanding careers in China: The relevance of evolving work-life values and cultures

<p dir="ltr">To address the knowledge gap and expand career research in China, we explore various perspectives, focus on the evolving work-family values and culture, and demonstrate how these factors shape contemporary careers in China. Specifically, we adopt a novel theoretical lens—the career ecosystem theory—which offers a systemic perspective to examine key career actors, their interactions, and their efficacy in achieving successful and sustainable careers (Baruch, 2015). Specifically, we investigate the following questions in this conceptual chapter:</p><p dir="ltr"><i>Who are the key actors? Are they general, or are specific actors unique to China?</i></p><p dir="ltr"><i>How are they connected and interact?</i></p><p dir="ltr"><i>What are the trends of the system (i.e., pace, direction)</i></p><p dir="ltr"><i>How can the career ecosystem be sustainable in China?</i></p><p><br></p>