Does it balance? Exploring family and careers in accounting
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As the millennial generation enters the work place, the importance of work/life balance is becoming paramount. With more than half of accounting graduates in the country comprised of women, and the rise of dual career families, providing the appropriate balance that can mix work and family is increasingly important. For the accounting industry, does a strong work/life balance go beyond the balance sheet? This study examines how family friendly current human resource practices are in three accounting firms in the Midwest. Through sampling, employees work and family experiences, as well as the outcomes of those experiences are assessed.
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تاریخ انتشار 2009