Extending flexible working policies to all workers has been suggested as being likely to help women progress in their careers, news which may be of interest to females at serviced offices in Cardiff.
Michelle Singleton, assistant policy officer for Unison, described how currently it is predominantly ladies who take up opportunities for more relaxed hours.
However, he explained that this can lead to many employers believing these women are less inclined to take their careers seriously.
"If flexible working was extended to all ... then that bias will be taken away and hopefully won't have such an impact on the glass ceiling of career lines," Ms Singleton remarked.
It was implied that this style of working could have widespread benefits for mental health and general wellbeing as it allows individuals to balance their lives.
The comments follow recent research by Opportunity Now that found 57 per cent of women believe family commitments can cause them to be viewed as less committed to their jobs.
