Publications and Research
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2011
Abstract
In an effort to make sense of the work/life balance quandary, this article discusses preliminary results of a broader research project (D‘Agostino and Levine 2009) empirically examining the utilization of work/life practices by women in state-level government in the United States.. The purpose of this research is to examine whether women‘s utilization of work/life practices contributes to their career progression. Therefore, the central research question examines, what is the impact of work/life utilization practices on women’s career progression? Findings indicate that women who have reached executive level positions are more likely to utilize specific practices, such as flexible hours, than others, such as working part time or childcare reimbursement. Furthermore, work/life policies and practices should be framed and marketed to society in general in order to encourage utilization.
Comments
This work was originally published in Public Administration and Management.