Powerful Women: UK energy sector still failing to remove career barriers for women

James Murray
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Latest data shows progress is being made on female representation in middle management roles, but all-male boards persist

The energy industry is making progress in improving female representation across middle management levels, but women continue to be under-represented in senior roles across the sector. That is the headline...

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