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BLM is most female friendly firm in UK top 50

In response to the comment made by Anonymous on 28 January 5.03 pm, those who aspire to retaining the brightest and the best care about who becomes a partner. Based on the current working arrangements in most firms, it is extremely difficult if not impossible for a woman who wants to be there for her children, also to have a gratifying career. As a result, the sieve that separates those who become partners from those who don't is not wholly meritocratic but rather hinges on who's available which turns out to be usually men as the onus of raising a child is largely on women. It would require a paradigm shift to realise an idea where both father and mother take responsibilty (if they so wish) which would then allow the firm management to think outside the box and create working practices that foster equal opportunity for both men and women.

28-Jan-2010

6:19 pm