Women the victims of longer working hours

A study by the Chartered Management Institute shows that nowadays women mostly receive the same pay as men. The problem today is that highly-paid jobs entail more and more working hours, writes the conservative daily The Times: "Globalisation means that more and more people operate across time zones and face an insatiable client base that never sleeps. Advisory businesses such as law, accountancy and IT are particularly vulnerable to the demands of clients who themselves work increasingly long hours. The internet, the iPhone and the BlackBerry have obliterated the line between work and leisure. ... Being dedicated to your job means that you cannot be dedicated to your partner, children or relatives. High-powered men can cancel a date and still impress. High-powered women cancel a date and get dumped - making it even harder to have children. ... Women have broken through most barriers in the workplace. But the macho model of extreme working will pose a big challenge. The battle over pay is largely over. The battle over hours is only just beginning."

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