Organisational practices supporting women's career advancement and their satisfaction and well‐being in Turkey

Abstract

PurposeThe purpose of this study is to examine the relationship of the perceived presence of organisational practices designed to support women's career advancement and their work attitudes and satisfaction and their psychological well‐being.Design/methodology/approachData were collected from 286 women in managerial and professional jobs working in a large Turkish bank, a 72 percent response rate. Five organisational experiences were considered: negative attitudes towards women, equal treatment, support, career barriers and male standards.FindingsWomen reporting more supportive organisational experiences and practices were more engaged in their work, more job and career satisfied, and indicated greater levels of psychological well‐being.Research limitations/implicationsData were collected at one point in time making it difficult to determine causality. It is important to replicate the study in other industries and countries to verify the generalizability of the conclusions.Practical implicationsIdentifies career supports and obstacles and offers guidance for organisations interested in supporting women's career advancement.Originality/valueThis study contributes to understanding of the role of work life experiences in women's work satisfaction and psychological well‐being.