Perceptions of Flexible Work Arrangements Among Women Researchers in Serbia: Evidence from Social and Humanities Science Research Sectors
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The increasing volatility and unpredictability of the business environment are encouraging organizations to implement flexible work arrangements. Starting from the assumption that such arrangements can also be beneficial in the research sector, especially in the humanities and social sciences, this study specifically focuses on gender differences in the perception and experience of flexible working arrangements among male and female researchers. The aim is to examine the relationship between gender and work model preferences, and to identify potential differences in attitudes towards flexible forms of work between women and men, with a special emphasis on the preferences of female researchers. For the purposes of this research, an empirical methodology was employed, involving data collection through a standardized questionnaire, followed by statistical analysis that included descriptive statistics, correlation analysis, the Chi-square test of independence, and binary logistic regression. Research findings indicate that gender is not a decisive factor in the choice of the primary place of work, that is, the preferred model, but they reveal certain differences in women's experiences compared to men regarding flexible forms of work.
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