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Abstract(s)
O presente estudo enquadra-se na análise da problemática da (re)conciliação
entre vida de trabalho e vida pessoal e familiar, abordada a partir da perspetiva
da igualdade de género. Esta investigação teve como objetivo principal
contribuir para o conhecimento da realidade dos consultores e auditores das
empresas habitualmente designadas por – Big Four – nas quais as
oportunidades de uma carreira de sucesso desafiam a (re)conciliação do
trabalho com a vida pessoal e familiar.
O estudo baseia-se em métodos qualitativos, nomeadamente as entrevistas e
histórias de vida. Assim, foram realizadas dez entrevistas, de cariz biográfico, a
cinco consultores e cinco consultoras, com o objetivo de compreender até que
ponto as dificuldades em conciliar a realidade profissional e pessoal dos
consultores e consultoras se relacionam não apenas com a atividade exercida,
mas também com o género.
Foi assim possível chegar a uma visão comparativa que revela diferenças
entre as experiências de homens e de mulheres inseridos em contextos
profissionais semelhantes. O estudo revelou como, no contexto das empresas de
consultoria habitualmente designadas por chamadas Big Four, os profissionais
são confrontados permanentemente com exigências que tornam fluída a
distinção entre a vida de trabalho e a vida profissional. Homens e mulheres são
diferenciadamente afetados. No caso das mulheres, os projetos familiares
tendem a adiar-se, especialmente a decisão sobre o nascimento do primeiro
filho. As dificuldades associadas à família parecem mais atenuadas quando se
ascende a uma posição de gestão. São igualmente essas dificuldades que
parecem pesar quando a decisão recai sobre o abandono da organização.
The present study draws on a gender approach of the topic of reconciling work and personal and family life. The research aimed at contributing to a better understanding of the reality of consultant and auditing professionals working at the so called – Big Four – where opportunities for successful careers challenge the balance between work and personal and family lives. The study used qualitative methods, namely interviews and life histories. Ten professionals were interviewed, five female and five male. Interviews were biographical and aimed at understanding the extent to which the difficulties in balancing work and personal lives relates to the professional activity as well as to gender. Comparing the lives and experiences of men and women within a similar professional context, differences emerged. Hence, the study revealed how in the work context of the Big Four, professionals are constantly confronted with demands that blur the distinctions between work and personal life. Men and women are differently affected. In the case of women, family projects are usually postponed, especially those pertaining to children. Difficulties stemming from family life seem to ease up as one is promoted into management positions. Men seem also generally less affected by family issues. In the case of women difficulties regarding family life are also paramount when it comes to decide to exit the company.
The present study draws on a gender approach of the topic of reconciling work and personal and family life. The research aimed at contributing to a better understanding of the reality of consultant and auditing professionals working at the so called – Big Four – where opportunities for successful careers challenge the balance between work and personal and family lives. The study used qualitative methods, namely interviews and life histories. Ten professionals were interviewed, five female and five male. Interviews were biographical and aimed at understanding the extent to which the difficulties in balancing work and personal lives relates to the professional activity as well as to gender. Comparing the lives and experiences of men and women within a similar professional context, differences emerged. Hence, the study revealed how in the work context of the Big Four, professionals are constantly confronted with demands that blur the distinctions between work and personal life. Men and women are differently affected. In the case of women, family projects are usually postponed, especially those pertaining to children. Difficulties stemming from family life seem to ease up as one is promoted into management positions. Men seem also generally less affected by family issues. In the case of women difficulties regarding family life are also paramount when it comes to decide to exit the company.
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(Re)conciliação da vida profissional e familiar Consultoria Género Reconciliation of work and family life Consulting Gender