Why ‘outdated’ systems are harming parents’ progression

Marketing Week by Marketing Week

May 13, 202630:57Business

As Pearson vice-president of global brand Rachel Exton points out, a lack of ambition is not the reason 44.6% of mothers responding to the 2026 Career & Salary Survey say being a parent has harmed their progression. The...

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