The worrying statistic emerged from a report which also found one in three fear they would not have the total support of their bosses if they planned to extend their family.
Furthermore, 52% said their employer had not been ‘considerate’ during discussions over the possibility of working fewer hours to more effectively balance work and family life.
The report also revealed more than one in four women went back to work after having a baby because they are the main breadwinner.
Four out of ten opted to return for financial reasons while one in ten said they were keen to get back to the world of work because their career was important to them.
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