Gender differences in academic careers

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings Three researchers examined how changes to the way universities and research institutions are run – driven by “neoliberal reforms” – have affected the career paths of men and women in Czech academia differently. Their analysis suggested that neoliberal reforms have reinforced gender inequalities. It showed that the academic careers of men and women are becoming more and more similar across research fields, leading to greater pressure on women to conform to the “masculine” norm of an uninterrupted progressive career. Originality/value The 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.