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San Diego employers are generally progressive in offering family benefits and policies that support caregivers. More work needs to be done to ensure that different groups are supported with appropriate benefits.
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Policies & Benefits Insights
Research indicates that different demographic groups have different preferences and needs. Employers that understand which policies and benefits better suit which of their employee groups have the best chance of satisfied and productive employees.
Research indicates that different demographic groups have different preferences and needs. Employers that understand which policies and benefits better suit which of their employee groups have the best chance of satisfied and productive employees.
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Policies & Benefits Principles
The Kim Center recommends the following principles for equitable Policies & Benefits. If your most recent GenderLEAP Assessment indicated that a principle is being embraced, you'll see a green check next to it. If your Assessment indicated challenges with a principle, you'll see a red X. Click on each principle to learn more about its role in achieving gender equity so you can affect the most change
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Policies demonstrate that work-family balance is a cultural priority within the organization.Supporting Research and Practice | Policies demonstrate that work-family balance is a cultural priority within the organization.
Policies and training advocating for time-control (Thomas & Ganster, 1995) and strategies to address work-family conflict (Netemeyer, Boles & McMurrian, 1996) help promote a family-centered workplace (Isaacs, 2019; Vican, 2010). Open and transparent policies that encourage caregivers to discuss family challenges can help employees exercise their right to It is crucial to recognize that different childcare options may benefit groups differently. For example, onsite childcare and childcare vouchers have been shown to be effective practices that increase the share of management jobs for Black and Hispanic women. However, evidence indicates that they work less well for white women (Vican, 2010). |
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