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245			_aInflexible working arrangements scare off talented women
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490			_aRICS Press Release _v9 June 2003 (1)
520			_aIn a new report published by RICS - "Raising the ratio: the surveying profession as a career" - it is argued that Britain's businesses are missing out on a huge pool of talent because Britain's working practices alienate women. Inflexible attitudes and working arrangements deter talented women from joining the sector and can drive others out. In a survey of 3 000 property professionals, 70% said they believed that working long hours at the office enhanced their prospects of promotion which reinforced inflexible working cultures. An electronic version is available on the RICS website and the hardcopy is due out in July 2003www.rics.org/includes/listprmoreall.html?faculty=RICS&
590			_aTEST
650			_aRICS RAISING THE RATIO CAMPAIGN
650			_aEQUAL OPPORTUNTIES
650			_aEMPLOYMENT RIGHTS
650			_aWOMEN
690			_aMANAGEMENT-BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
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