Work-Life Balance and Sustainable Career Development among Women
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https://doi.org/10.29070/bdgr4r39Keywords:
Work-life balance, sustainable career development, working women, workplace support, flexible work policies, psychological well-beingAbstract
Work-life balance has emerged as a critical factor influencing the sustainable career development of women in the contemporary workforce. As women increasingly participate in diverse professional sectors, they continue to shoulder significant family and caregiving responsibilities, making it challenging to maintain equilibrium between work and personal life. This paper examines the relationship between work-life balance and sustainable career development among women by reviewing existing literature and discussing key organizational and family-related factors that influence women's career progression. The paper highlights the importance of workplace support, flexible work arrangements, family support, and organizational policies in promoting women's long-term career success and psychological well-being. It concludes that achieving sustainable career development requires collaborative efforts from organizations, policymakers, families, and society to create supportive environments that enable women to thrive professionally without compromising their personal well-being.
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