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Return to work after maternity leave

The role of support policies on work attitudes of women in management positions

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ID12920995
AuthorsArianna Costantini (0000-0002-9061-1547, University of Verona, corresponding author), Stephan Dickert (0000-0002-8554-4626, Queen Mary University of London), Riccardo Sartori (0000-0002-4212-9844, University of Verona), Andrea Ceschi (0000-0001-9059-9237, University of Verona)
Year2020
Volume36
Issue1
Pages108-130
Publication date2020-08-27
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueGender in Management An International Journal (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1754-2413 • E-ISSN: 1754-2421
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/gm-06-2019-0085
OpenAlexW3080188966
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited84

Purpose This study aims to expand our knowledge on the processes through which work–family policies relate to work–family conflict as well as work–related attitudes among women in management positions returning to work after maternity leave. Design/methodology/approach A total of 238 women in management positions who recently have returned to work after maternity leave completed a self-reported questionnaire. Findings Results show that the availability of policies was either directly or indirectly positively related to work attitudes among female managers. Also, findings show that work–family conflict partially mediates the relationship between the availability of communication and psychological support and flexible time management policies with work engagement, and policy availability moderates the relationship between work–family conflict and work engagement. Originality/value Managers have a crucial role in conveying the value of work–family policies and in creating a culture supporting the management of work and family. By investigating the processes underlying the role of work–family policies in influencing work attitudes of women in managerial positions, this study sheds light on how the awareness of the available policies might be an important determinant of work-related well-being and organizational commitment

Maternity leave · Originality · Political science · Public relations · Value (mathematics · Work (physics · Work engagement · Work–family conflict · Gender Diversity and Inequality · Job Satisfaction and Organizational Behavior · Psychology · Social Psychology · Work-Family Balance Challenges

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