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Women's voices: Work-life balance of Scottish Chartered Accountants

Lookup NU author(s): Professor Sonja Gallhofer

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Abstract

This report, which was featured in the February edition of ICAS Radio , explores how participating in the accountancy profession has impacted upon the reality of the lives and work choices of female members of ICAS. With work-life balance issues being closely related to wellbeing initiatives and the aim of attracting and keeping a healthy, happy and productive workforce, work-life balance is an important consideration for employers as well as employees. In a profession often characterised by long hours, achieving a work-life balance has always been an issue. But what does work-life balance actually mean and how do we achieve this? This research project investigates the views of female members of The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS) to explore: the conceptions of worklife balance; the solutions proposed to help women achieve work-life balance; the impediments to work-life balance; and the choices made by women. The report concludes with implications for female members, employers and professional bodies to consider.

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Author(s): Gallhofer S, Paisey C

Publication type: Report

Publication status: Published

Series Title:

Year: 2010

Pages: 1-45

Print publication date: 01/03/2011

Source Publication Date: 01-03-2011

Institution: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland

Place Published: Edinburgh, UK

URL: http://icas.org.uk/home/technical-and-research/research-centre/research-publications/women-s-voices--work-life-balance-of-female-scottish-chartered-accountants/

Notes: ISBN: 9781904574767

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