The impact of gender equality, work life balance and flexible work arrangements on career development

Abstract

The following research investigates the impact of gender equality, work-life balance, and flexible work arrangements on career development. Through applying the study on the banking sector in Egypt, the research examines how the variables affect the females career growth and progression. Purpose: The purpose of this research is to develop a conceptual model in order to investigate female’s career development and the influences of some factors such as: gender equality, work life balance and flexible work arrangements on the development and progression of their careers. Methodology: The researcher conducted a survey a survey design targeting the females working in the banking sector in Egypt. The research data was collected through surveys and analyzed using the Statistical Package for Social Science (IBM SPSS v26 2019). Findings: The research findings indicate that the Gender equality measures enhance the career advancement opportunities for women, through providing a more inclusive work environment. Work-life balance is considered a critical element in fostering females job satisfaction, which leads to career progression. Moreover, Flexible work arrangements give females more independence as they have the freedom to choose their working conditions, which increases morale and affects career development. Implications: The integration of Gender equality, Work-life balance and Flexible work arrangements creates a collaborative impact that positively influences female’s Career development. Organizations that implement these practices not only support their employee’s professional growth, but also enhance their competitive advantage in the market.