ACCORDING to a survey by the Institute of Management, 25 per cent of managers are now women - a 16 per cent increase in the past 10 years.
But a third still believed their organisation discriminated against women with pay and policy issues and nearly half thought women suffered promotion discrimination.
The survey also stated women managers were still juggling work and home commitments with nearly half having children and 10 per cent caring for elderly parents.
Most still took responsibility for household chores - particularly shopping and cooking.
"It's good news women are using their training and skills to grasp opportunities in management," said Mary Chapman, director general of the Institute of Management. "But many still perceive unacceptable levels of discrimination in pay and promotions.
"This is cause for concern. Organisations need to tackle these issues head on with transparent reward and promotion procedures, based on ability and achievement."
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