Flexible Maternity Leave in Zimbabwe

Pregnant women are requesting adjustments of their expected dates of delivery so as to allow them temper with their maternity leave days. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of a flexible maternity leave system on Zimbabwean women employee's motivation, job satisfaction and organizational commitment.The researcher distributed 200 questionnaires to women of reproductive age working in organizations currently offering flexible maternity leave either pregnant or not. The respondents were picked from hospitals, clinics and surgeries where women visit for antenatal, post natal and gynecological check-ups. Organizations offering a flexible maternity leave system have a motivated women work force which is satisfied with its job and committed to the organization. Pregnant women are requesting adjustments of their expected dates of delivery so as to allow them temper with their maternity leave days. The purpose of this study is to determine the impact of a flexible maternity leave system on Zimbabwean women employee's motivation, job satisfaction and organizational commitment.

The researcher distributed 200 questionnaires to women of reproductive age working in organizations currently offering flexible maternity leave either pregnant or not. The respondents were picked from hospitals, clinics and surgeries where women visit for antenatal, post natal and gynecological check-ups.

Organizations offering a flexible maternity leave system have a motivated women work force which is satisfied with its job and committed to the organization.

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Abigael Jemedze holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA).