Women Work and Family: How Companies Thrive with a 21st-Century Multicultural Workforce

A sweeping collection of new essays gathers historical background theoretical perspectives and the latest research on integrating work and personal life in a multigenerational workforce.A half-century after the womens movement of the 1960s women still have not achieved equality in the workplace in part because the burdens of family still fall largely upon their shoulders. This in-depth review examines legislation social-science research and human resources management practices dealing with womens integration of work and life roles. It explores the context and theory that explain new workplace trends and realities and it offers practical recommendations on how women and companies can cope.The book is based on the premise that to attract and retain top talent and be competitive in the 21st century employers must redesign their organizations to meet the needs of employees. A sort of paper mentor for women it spells out the myths and realities of combining employment with motherhood and a committed relationship. The expert essays are also a guide for corporations intended to help them understand the necessity of easing womens burdens―and nurturing their talent―through attention to work hours and to policies that can facilitate the integration of work and life roles.Provides insights into 21st-century work/life integration and multigenerational workforce issues and trendsDiscusses organizational responses to these trends and offers strategies employers can use to help female employees integrate work and life responsibilitiesShares best practices from human resource specialists labor attorneys and employers for meeting the demands of the 21st-century workforceIdentifies organizations that will assist women in integrating work and family rolesIncludes first-person accounts by women―managers and non-managers―of workplace strategies that have proven effective for them