Women and Part-time Work: The Careers of Part-time NHS Nurses |
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Authors: | Nikala Lane |
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Institution: | Warwick Business School, University of Warwick, Coventry, CV4 7AL, England E-mail: |
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Abstract: | This paper examines theoretical explanations of the employment disadvantage experienced by many female part-time workers. Data from a survey of 643 qualified National Health Service (NHS) nurses is used to establish employment profiles of respondents. Employment profiles reveal that, contrary to many predictions, part-time female nurses do not 'invest less' in their careers than their full-time counterparts in terms of qualifications and experience. Neither are part-time nurses relatively 'uncommitted' to their careers compared to full-time nurses. It is found that the organizational context affects how opportunities are structured for part-time nurses. The management implications of the findings for the NHS are also considered. |
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