This paper shows that the local availability of universities acted as a catalyst in the catch-up of women in higher education that has been documented for developed countries in the latter half of the 20th century. It uses the foundation of new universities in the 1960s and 1970s in West German...

Purpose: In the current dynamic and intensely competitive global business landscape, the retention of highly skilled and specialized talent has emerged as a critical challenge. Employee retention is a strategic differentiator for organizational success, given the substantial expenses related to...