Unintended Consequences of Workplace Policies
A large technology firm implements a policy allowing employees significant freedom to work from home and set their own hours, aiming to help employees better manage work and family responsibilities. A year later, the firm finds that while employees with caregiving duties (predominantly women) report higher job satisfaction, they are being promoted at a lower rate than their colleagues who work primarily from the office (predominantly men). Briefly explain one potential reason for this unintended negative outcome on career progression.
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Designing a Policy Package for Labor Market Equality
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Policy: Equal Pay Legislation