Beyond Flexible Hours The Role of Supportive Policies

While flexible hours are undoubtedly attractive and can aid in the retention of women in STEM, our analysis uncovers that supportive policies play a crucial role as well. These include robust parental leave, childcare support, and re-entry programs after career breaks. Together, these strategies create an environment where women feel supported throughout different stages of their life and career, augmenting the benefit of flexible work hours.

While flexible hours are undoubtedly attractive and can aid in the retention of women in STEM, our analysis uncovers that supportive policies play a crucial role as well. These include robust parental leave, childcare support, and re-entry programs after career breaks. Together, these strategies create an environment where women feel supported throughout different stages of their life and career, augmenting the benefit of flexible work hours.

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