Workingconditionsaresafe and flexible, and mostemployeebenefitsare alreadynegotiated and in place, from paidparental and sick leave to employment-based pension.
However, the report says lack of parental leave and benefits and other supportive labor laws and regulations are among the least important barriers to women moving into senior jobs.
As a single young professional in my 20s at Merrill Lynch, I never considered reviewing the policies that would affect my work-life balance, such as parental leave, flex time, telecommuting policies, or retirement benefits.