One study found that two-thirds of American women had at some point switched from full-time work to part-time or flexible time to balance work and family.
But small-business and employment experts say you shouldn't underestimate the value workers place on alternative forms of compensation, such as flexible work schedules, time off for volunteering and, particularly, the chance to be part of a venture with the potential for great success.
The government too is involved, and there are efforts to change work patterns, to allow more flexible training and part-time work hours so women can take breaks to have children and then return to their career without damaging it, as it would in the past.
That means seeking out the reward structures that will entice them to be on duty longer while making old work-time much more flexible.
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According to Glassdoor, employees at MITRE, a not-for-profit organization based in Massachusetts and Virginia, commented on the high value the company places on work-life balance as shown through flexible schedules, generous paid time off and other great perks like an on-site cafeteria and gym.
She added that the government's plans to help small companies introduce flexible working conditions and these will make it easier for women to work part time.
In the Information Age, the norm is flexible work, breaking the barriers that once required everyone to work at the same time, in the same place.
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On the other hand such workers may be more flexible on pay, particularly if employers are willing to offer part-time work, which many older people prefer.
Many areas of the company will allow you to work from home if needed and they are very flexible with allowing you to take time off whenever you want to.
The amount of work we choose to undertake is flexible, and controlling scope allows us to maintain an acceptable standard in relation to time, cost, and quality.
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