How parenthood impacts job quality for mothers
An investigation reveals how mothers, particularly those with young children, face multiple disadvantages when it comes to job quality
An investigation reveals how mothers, particularly those with young children, face multiple disadvantages when it comes to job quality
Researchers used a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to explore the differences in job quality experienced by working parents compared with those without children. The study went further to specifically examine the experiences of working mothers compared with working fathers. The research was undertaken between 2021 and 2024 using a range of data sources dating from 1996 to 2022.
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Theni is the Senior Adviser on the People Profession at the CIPD, focussing on research around the opportunities and challenges facing the profession. She has a background as a People & Change consultant, working across a range of industries on issues including growth strategy assessment, change management and supporting executive teams to meaningfully engage their workforce. Last year she completed a Master's in Organisational Psychology.
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