Working mums’ careers held back because of long hours and excessive demands from employers, study suggests

WORKING mums’ careers are held back because of long hours and  from employers, a study suggests.

It found that female staff with ­caring commitments face a “stigma” for being associated with part-time or flexible working.

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The research was carried out by King’s College London.

Prof Rosie Campbell, of its Global Institute for Women’s Leadership, said: “Employers and Government must shift the focus towards ‘non- extreme’ jobs and show ­commitment from the top down to supporting part-time and flexible workers.

Extra reforms are also needed so more men take on greater childcare responsibilities.”

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A separate study — based on 6,000 professional misconduct cases — ­suggests that poorly controlled recruitment selection leads to jobs going  to “bad apples” who sexually harass or abuse others.

University of Glasgow’s Dr Rosalind Searle said: “Workplaces with long hours, ­discrimination and high levels of bullying and harassment among staff can become hotbeds for sexual abuse.”

She suggested diversity training “can prevent this happening”.

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