Learning to cope: the link between personal development and organizational commitment for women in STEM

Abstract

PurposeThis paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approachThis briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.FindingsThis study explores the factors behind women’s persistence and commitment in STEM occupations in the middle-east, and finds that access to personal learning opportunities helps to build women’s capacity to cope in the face of STEM sector challenges.Originality/valueThe briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.