Bloom, Nick, Kretschmer, Tobias and Van Reenen, John (2011) Are family-friendly workplace practices a valuable firm resource? Strategic Management Journal, 32 (4). pp. 343-367. ISSN 0143-2095
|
PDF
- Published Version
Available under License Creative Commons Attribution. Download (300kB) | Preview |
Abstract
We study the determinants and consequences of family-friendly workplace practices (FFWP) using a sample of over 450 manufacturing firms in Germany, France, U.K., and U.S. We find a positive correlation between firm productivity and FFWP. This association disappears, however, once we control for a measure of the quality of management practices. We further find that firms with a higher proportion of female managers and more skilled workers, as well as well-managed firms, tend to implement more FFWP. Conversely, a firm's environment does not have a significant impact on the FFWP it provides.
Actions (login required)
![]() |
View Item |