Womens alternative roads to management
Women are still underrepresented in management roles considering that, for example, in many EU countries they only count for 1/3 of such roles, explains in this video Tracy Anderson, professor of Human resource management at Bocconi. “The characteristics of management work are poorly suited to the reality of women's lives and so they are taking their management careers in different directions to overcome this,” she highlights. “My research shows some women are doing their management work as freelancers or independent contractors while others on a part-time basis – all ways to give them control over their time, which is essential. But for such options to work, it is essential that employers fully recognize the legitimacy and value of such arrangements.”