Although these interventions can apply to all career stages, they are especially relevant
during advancement. This is because of the increased number of dual-career
households. Transfer to another location—a common occurrence during the advancement
stage—usually means that the working partner must also relocate. In many
cases, the company employing the partner must either lose the employee or arrange
a transfer to the same location. Dual careers also affect expatriate assignments, and
being able to facilitate or accommodate a spouse or partner’s wish to work may make
the difference in terms of an employee accepting such an assignment. Similar problems
can occur in recruiting employees. A recruit may not join an organization if its location
does not provide career opportunities for the partner.