These are among the key findings of a survey by Careering into Motherhood, which helps employees through career transitions after becoming a parent.
Its survey of more than 2,000 working mothers found that 65% feel they have fewer career opportunities available to them since maternity leave, and almost half feel their chances of promotion have been negatively impacted by flexible working arrangements.
Eighty-nine per cent said their work routines had changed since becoming a parent, with 40% doing more tasks outside normal hours, such as responding to emails in the evening.
