Dual-Career Couples in the Public Sector: A Survey of Personnel Policies and Practices.

Reed, Christine M.; Bruce, Willa M.

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ERIC Number: EJ464967

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Publication Date: 1993

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Dual-Career Couples in the Public Sector: A Survey of Personnel Policies and Practices.

Reed, Christine M.; Bruce, Willa M.

Public Personnel Management, v22 n2 p187-99 Sum 1993

Responses from 446 of 1,283 public agency personnel directors showed that 40% had ethical dilemmas when 2-career couples were employed in the same agency. Most prohibited only supervisory relationships between spouses and offered employment assistance. Reform of the merit system may be needed to stay competitive in the face of this demographic trend. (SK)

Descriptors: Dual Career Family, Employment Practices, Ethics, Personnel Directors, Personnel Policy, Public Agencies, Supervision

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Language: English

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