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- Report year:2015
- Organisation: International Finance Corporation
Research suggests that companies that invest in women are likely to benefit from attracting and retaining the best talent, thereby also managing skill and talent shortages. Work-life balance policies can improve employee satisfaction and reduce costs by lowering absenteeism and increasing retention, thus enhancing productivity.