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LISTEN BACK: Report shows women benefit from new workplace practices like remote working

Mar 8, 2022 16:30 By News Northern Sound
LISTEN BACK: Report shows women benefit from new workplace practices like remote working
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Women are better supported by new workplace practices, like remote and hybrid-working, but hurdles remain in growing the number of women in senior management positions.

That's according to a report from professional services firm Grant Thorton which coincides with International Women's Day.

A survey of mid-size Irish business reveals over 70% of businesses believe new hybrid work models opens up greater opportunities for women.

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However, the number of women who hold senior management roles has dropped off.

In Ireland, 30% of senior management roles are held by women, down from 33% reported in 2021.

Sinead Donovan is a Partner in Financial Accounting and Advisory Services at Grant Thornton.

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She spoke to our reporter Diarmuid Pepper about the report and the opportunities remote and hybrid working offers women:

 

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