Women 'under-used' in the workplace

Press Association
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%VIRTUAL-SkimlinksPromo%Women's talents continue to be under-used in the workplace because of discrimination, caring responsibilities and lack of self-confidence, which is damaging the UK economy, according to a new study.

Too many well-qualified women will continue to be under-promoted and underpaid unless more men are prepared to work part-time and accept sideways career moves, said Dr Tom Schuller, a visiting professor at London University's Institute of Education.

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