… leave. That’s because there are more men than women in employment, which is often a prerequisite for parental leave. … when it all begins, mothers are still spending much more time with their children than fathers are. I don’t need to … women being less likely to have a job, more likely to work part-time and in less senior position. The fact that having …
… work-life balance initiatives can help to boost women’s employment and close the gender pay gap, but only if both … take longer career breaks, and are more likely to choose part-time work to reconcile work and care responsibilities. The …
… poverty and lower economic independence. The fact that employment growth stems from the creation of quality jobs for … in jobs typical for their gender. Women often end up in part-time jobs that pay less and have a lower social status. Fewer …
… the difficulty of reconciling the role of the carer with employment. This conflict represents a missed opportunity for … times longer than men on childcare per day. Women in full timeemployment who are also fulfilling a caring role are … reducing time available for leisure activities. Part-time work has become increasingly common in European …