Policies and Practices to Encourage Women Returners: A Case Study

Abstract

Presents research into the policies, practices and attitudes which would encourage women to return to a company following maternity leave. As a background to the study, which was conducted on behalf of one of the UK′s largest engineering organizations and in association with the management consultancy Interactive Skills Ltd, looks at how having children affects women′s careers and the attitude of organizations today. Concludes with a look at the importance of organizations, mothers, partners and colleagues in helping women to lead full and successful careers within a company.

Citation

Davey, C.L. and Davidson, M.J. (1994), "Policies and Practices to Encourage Women Returners: A Case Study", Women in Management Review, Vol. 9 No. 7, pp. 4-14. https://doi.org/10.1108/09649429410069926