Deep divide in how male and female managers view career progression

• A report by the Chartered Management Institute reveals a significant divide between male and female UK managers regarding workplace gender equality.
• More than two in five male managers believe equal progression opportunities exist for men and women, compared to just one in four female managers.
• Over four in five of the 600 UK managers surveyed admitted gender stereotypes or unconscious bias could influence promotion prospects for young women.
• A quarter of respondents cited bias or a male-dominated workplace culture as a major barrier preventing young women from securing initial leadership roles.
• CMI chief executive Ann Francke warned that businesses are failing to back young female talent long before they reach the traditional glass ceiling.

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Male managers blind to gender bias blocking women’s careers says report