An ‘entitlement gap’ between men and women in the UAE – a feeling of not being as deserving as men when it comes to pay rises, promotions and career progression – remains a hurdle in workplaces, according to a new survey from LinkedIn.
To discuss the impact of this phenomenon, the new ‘penalty’ of flexible working during Covid-19 and the path forward, Linke ... Show More
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