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Training, re-training and getting back to practice.

J M Heath

    British Dental Journal
    |March 10, 2001
    PubMed
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    Career breaks are becoming common for various reasons like sickness, childrearing, and study. These breaks, though sometimes short, can significantly impact workforce planning.

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    Area of Science:

    • Sociology
    • Human Resources
    • Labor Economics

    Background:

    • Career breaks are increasingly prevalent in the modern workforce.
    • Understanding the diverse motivations behind career interruptions is crucial for effective workforce management.
    • The frequency and duration of career breaks present challenges for organizational planning.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the primary reasons individuals take career breaks.
    • To identify gender-specific patterns in career break motivations.
    • To assess the implications of frequent career breaks on workforce planning.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was conducted to gather data on reasons for career breaks.
    • Data analysis focused on common causes such as personal/family sickness, childrearing, travel, and education.

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  • Statistical methods were used to identify trends and differences between genders.

    • Main Results:

    • Personal and family sickness, childrearing, travel, and study were identified as key reasons for career breaks.
    • Childrearing emerged as the most frequent cause for women's career breaks.
    • Personal sickness was the predominant reason cited by men for taking a break.

    Conclusions:

    • Career breaks are a significant and potentially growing trend with diverse underlying causes.
    • Gender disparities exist in the primary drivers of career breaks, with implications for targeted support.
    • The cumulative effect of multiple career breaks necessitates strategic workforce planning adjustments.