The Business, Innovation and Skills Committee have announced a new inquiry into women in the workplace. The Committee is considering topics on pay and job segregation inequalities, the impact of the current economic crisis on female employment, gender stereotyping in particular occupations (including banking) and the promotion of part-time working. The Committee is also considering the extent to which Lord Davies’ recommendations, set out in his “Women on Boards” review, have been acted upon. Submissions are requested by 5 October 2012.
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