National study of career development and good practice for women and men in management in the retail industry
(shop floor managers to senior executives to board level).
Research Directors
Professor Ken Hahlo, The University of Bolton, and Professor Marilyn Davidson, The Centre fro Diversity and Work Psychology, Manchester Business School.
What is the study about?
The University of Bolton and The Centre for Diversity and Work Psychology, Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester, conducted an important, ground-breaking national study co-financed by the European Social Fund. This study investigated career development issues and generated examples of good practice for women and men in middle and senior management positions in the retail industry (store managers to senior executives to board level). The results and recommendations from this study will be developed into guidelines for the Government and will be of value to the UK retail sector in ensuring the full utilisation of talents of both female and male employees.
Dissemination of Findings
The full report and a summary of the final report will be made available to all participating retailers and individuals on The University of Bolton website. All participating retailers and Opportunity Now can use the report internally and externally as evidence of their commitment to equality and diversity. The general implications of the research will also be disseminated to the Women's Equality Unit, EOC, Skillsmart and Unison.
For details of this study please contact Pauline Brandwood, Research Assistant, The University of Bolton:
The report is available via this downloadable PDF|.
