Intelligent Working Women Leaning Back [Infographic]

Intelligent Working Women Leaning Back Infographic Intelligent Working Women Leaning Back Infographic This quote comes from Lean In, MBA Harvard graduate Sheryl Sandbergs latest book on women, work and overcoming obstacles to career advancement. And in lieu of Sandbergs highly-publicized concept of women taking the reins (and control) of their roles in business, MBAPrograms.org has created an infographic, Intelligent Working Women Leaning Back?The infographic asks a few important questions as it examines this concept of working women leaning back1. Does family get in the way?54 percent of women reported working 9+ hours a day53 percent said balancing work and family is difficultJust 32 percent of mothers with non-adult children want to work full-time2. Are more highly educated women choosing family over work?60 percent of female graduates from elite schools are now working full-timeMarried MBA mothers who earned a bachelors degree from a top-tier institution were 30 percent less li kely to hold a full-time job3. What are the solutions?Individuals can change their mindset about womens roles in society, which will help women feel comfortable equally prioritizing work and familyCompanies can create workplaces that allow women to participate as fully as possible, while still leaving time for family relationships