Part‐time work: models that work

Part‐time work has been put forward as a solution to the problem of balancing career and family demands. However, there is mounting evidence that most part‐time arrangements do not regularly produce such positive solutions. Looks into the causes of women′s different reactions to part‐time arrangements. Draws from a literature review, case studies of individuals who work part‐time, and case studies of organizations who employ part‐timers. Finds evidence for both negative and positive outcomes resulting from part‐time employment. Analyses the organizational factors which influence negative and positive outcomes. Ends by summarizing the lessons for individual women that can be drawn from the research.