Gender Still a Barrier to Career Progression for Over a Third of Women, Research Shows

Challenges Holding Women Back

Household responsibilities, confidence issues, and workplace culture identified as key obstacles in new study.

Chancellor Acknowledges Work Needed for Gender Equality

Rachel Reeves emphasizes breaking down barriers to help top talent reach leadership roles for economic growth.

Gender Disparities in Career Advancement

Research reveals women more likely to be held back by lack of flexibility, workplace culture, and self-confidence compared to men.

Lack of Female Role Models Impacting Career Aspirations

Presence of female leaders seen as crucial for inspiring and supporting women in their career progression, study finds.