… competing demands on time (double burden of home and work responsibilities). Although most of these difficulties … horizontal gender segregation reconciling work and family life prejudices and stereotypes about women in business. … an important role in creating cultural figures and role models. Women entrepreneurs can thus transfer knowledge and …
… non-paid political mandate. In turn, they act as role models for more women, motivating them to take a chance in … professional career planning, self-management, work-life balance and assertiveness. By sharing the experiences of …
… raise awareness about the unequal distribution of domestic work and to highlight and stimulate debate about the unequal … role expectations; to support diverse and positive role models for children and young adults, and to communicate the … emotional bonds between parents and children, better work-life balance and, as a future perspective, children growing …
… under its action plan to improve the reconciliation of work and family life (2011-2015). The competition raises awareness of … arrangements, wages, training options and family and work reconciliation options. They can also assess how well a …
… and awareness-raising activities on the reconciliation for work and family life, which are embedded in a strong culture of equality and … hours, so that they can act as disseminators and role models. For a period of three months executives can try out …
… Internet means: increased efficiency/productivity in their work and businesses; improved access to markets to sell and … to the leaky pipeline in the career steps: a poor work–life balance, organisational constraints, a male-dominated environment and a lack of women role models. These are similar to the problems identified for …
… the effects can be seen in increased numbers starting work. The evidence is consistent with the theory that the … company-specific and can include telework and compressed work schedules. Policies could encourage a more … leave schemes can help parents reconcile work and family life, and maintain their connection to the labour market …
… activity. It is also a significant aspect of everyday life through its domestic uses and its role in modern … needs. Women spend more time than men in unpaid household work. This means that women spend more time at home and are … There is an absence of women scientist/engineer role models and a lack of science-oriented guidance and mentoring …
… extreme weather events and an increased burden from care work. There is also evidence of gender-specific consumption … levels of education and training, as well as in working life; and to integrate the principle of gender mainstreaming … into solutions targeted towards mitigation and adaptation work and to disseminate information on gender equality in …
… years in good health than men, as measured in healthy life years (HLYs). This is an indicator of disability-free … sector (when compared to other sectors of the economy) work–life balance the provision of supportive and safe … creating gender-sensitive health services. Drawing on the models already in place internationally, this document aims …