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“Across Canada, I've seen inflexible management require staff to work specific hours without reason. In one case, a mother with young children was disciplined for arriving 15 minutes late for work because of a childcare issue.

We must make accommodations for all family situations.

– Member, PIPSC

– Women in Public Sector Science: From Analysis to Action, 2018

1 in 4 women believe men are favoured in opportunities for leadership roles.

– Women in Public Sector Science: From Analysis to Action, 2018

Invest in Mentors → Build Careers

1 in 4 women said the lack of access to mentors has been a major barrier to career progression.

– Women in Public Sector Science: From Analysis to Action, 2018

PIPSC Members under 30 years old were 2x more likely than those over 50 to see men favoured in recruitment practices.

– Women in Public Sector Science: From Analysis to Action, 2018

 “My self-confidence is holding my career back. I feel like an imposter and don’t apply for higher-level positions. I’m not alone, I meet more and more women at work who feel the same. It’s illuminating to see how societal pressure on how to behave has held our career’s hostage.”  

– Member, PIPSC

– Women in Public Sector Science: From Analysis to Action, 2018