Are you able to manage your work-life balance with ease? Or do some aspects of your work put it under pressure? Let us know by completing the ‘Who stays, who goes?’ questionnaire. Any academic who teaches, conducts research or works at a university medical centre is welcome to take part.
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Why study work-life dynamics among academics?
Demands on performance are high in academia and career prospects are often uncertain. Moreover, academics are expected to be flexible, with overtime appearing to be part of the job. These factors can make it difficult to combine work with other responsibilities, such as caregiving. By consequence, some academics seek employment in non-academic settings. The Young Academy is examining whether these factors affect some groups more than others, leading to inequality in academia. Ultimately, research stands to gain by considering different perspectives. The Young Academy therefore hopes that the findings of this study will help foster a more inclusive working environment.
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