Goodman Quote by Lynn Povich
““Ellen Goodman, the Pulitzer Prize–winning columnist for the Boston Globe, said that for researchers, “the turnover was expected to be great because women didn’t stay in these jobs, either because they got married or because they left, but never because they were promoted.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussion on gender and promotion, date unknown
The quote highlights that women left jobs for personal reasons, not because they lacked promotion opportunities.
In simple terms: Women left jobs for personal reasons, not promotion denial.
Key Takeaway
Consider broader reasons for turnover.
Themes
gender equity
career
turnover
Mood
analytical
critical
Type
observational
research
When to use this quote
- HR policy
- career counseling
- research design
Key Concepts
sociology
labor studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What other factors influence women's career paths?
- How can organizations retain talent?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex career decisions.
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