"Two Careers, One Marriage: Making It In The Workplace"
Catalyst
Sponsor: Phillip Morris Companies, Inc., January 1998.
This study looks at the changing households and needs of workers today. Researchers extensively interviewed 25 dual-career couples and surveyed an additional 802 members of dual-career marriages. The study noted major cultural changes since the 1950s when 63.4 percent of households had only the husband in the workforce. Now, only 17 percent of families today follow the 1950s model, and 60 percent of married couple families have both heads of the household working. The study also found that respondents would like companies to offer the following family-related benefits, in order of importance: flexible hours (85 percent); cafeteria-style benefits (79 percent); family leave (74 percent); customized career paths (69 percent); home office telecommuting (65 percent); formal flexible work program (63 percent); company supported childcare (53 percent); spouse relocation assistance (46 percent); and elder care support (38 percent). There was little gender difference in responses. The major advantage identified for having dual-career households was increased income; the greatest challenge identified was lack of time. Two-thirds of respondents said they would work regardless of financial need. In addition, respondents want more control over their advancement path. The study concludes with recommendations for companies, such as greater flexibility, family leave, cafeterias, and customized career paths.
Price: $90.00
