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Raising the Ratio research what motivates women to leave the profession a study of qualified surveyors currently holding non-practising status with the RICS

By: Language: English Publication details: London RICS 2006Subject(s): LOC classification:
  • 331.481333 $2 18
Summary: Examines the key drivers behind women's decisions to leave the surveying profession. Reveals the top three reasons as inflexible hours and conditions, wanting to spend more time with family, and limited career progression and work opportunities. The research also shows that women are leaving surveying to move into more family friendly employment sectors such as teaching or administration. Concludes that there are substantial benefits for the property sector in retaining women and makes recommendations such as promoting local, flexible and part-time working options.
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Examines the key drivers behind women's decisions to leave the surveying profession. Reveals the top three reasons as inflexible hours and conditions, wanting to spend more time with family, and limited career progression and work opportunities. The research also shows that women are leaving surveying to move into more family friendly employment sectors such as teaching or administration. Concludes that there are substantial benefits for the property sector in retaining women and makes recommendations such as promoting local, flexible and part-time working options.