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German mothers' labor market re-entry after parental leave. Do parents' flexible working time arrangements help?

"Flexible working time arrangements can help combine work and family life and might therefore encourage mothers' labor market re-entry after parental leave - without a reduction in working time. The present study shows that flexible working time arrangements affect mothers' return int...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Lott, Yvonne
Institution:ETUI-European Trade Union Institute
Format: TEXT
Language:English
Published: Düsseldorf 2017
HBS
Subjects:
flexible working time
work-life balance
family responsibilities
working mother
return to work
Germany
Online Access:https://www.labourline.org/KENTIKA-19302006124911202889-German-mothers-labor-market-re.htm
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Summary:"Flexible working time arrangements can help combine work and family life and might therefore encourage mothers' labor market re-entry after parental leave - without a reduction in working time. The present study shows that flexible working time arrangements affect mothers' return into the labor market. Further policy measures, however, are needed to support mothers' work capacity and to contribute to gender equality in relationships and at the workplace."
Physical Description:42 p.
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