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A company that embraces flexible working practices could see job satisfaction for female employees increase, it has been suggested.

Dr Barbara Watterson noted women's life cycles are not necessarily compatible with a male career model.

She claimed some females, especially those with young children, are reluctant to apply for certain jobs.

The expert observed: "Women are attracted to flexible working patterns and job satisfaction and move away from the culture of long hours."

It means remote access employment - made possible through software such as Citrix XenApp - could prove more favourable with women looking to strike a better work-life balance.

Overwhelming administrative demands could have a negative impact on a person's health and family life, Dr Watterson pointed out.

It was recently suggested flexible working could provide enterprises with the opportunity to continue productivity despite public transport upsets, such as the recent tube strikes in the London Underground that caused much disruption to employees.

Posted by Lara Ward