Policy Press

Organisations, careers and caring

By Rosemary Crompton, Jane Dennett and Andrea Wigfield

Published

Nov 19, 2003

Page count

60 pages

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ISBN

978-1861345004

Dimensions

297 x 210 mm

Imprint

Policy Press
Organisations, careers and caring

With the increase in mothers' employment both the government and many employers are promoting flexible working policies to improve work-life 'balance'. This report considers the effects of these changes on the lives of both women and men. It examines three employment sectors in detail - banking, grocery retail and local authorities.

Drawing on the views of employees themselves, the report:

· assesses the impact of employment breaks and part-time working on the careers of women and men;

· evaluates the effectiveness of work-life balance policies;

· explores organisational cultures and systems and how they affect the implementation of these policies;

· discusses attitudes to career development and its effects on family life.

Rosemary Crompton is Professor of Sociology at City University, London. Jane Dennett is a Researcher at the University of Kent. Andrea Wigfield is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Sheffield.

Introduction and background; Flexible working and employment careers; Work-life integration, organisational policies and organisational cultures; Women, men, caring and careers; Conclusions.

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