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Architectural Review Asia Pacific

PRIORITISING PARENTS

“WE DON’T WANT OUR STAFF TO CHOOSE BETWEEN HAVING A FAMILY OR A CAREER – WE WANT TO ENABLE THEM TO DO BOTH.” – HAMES SHARLEY MANAGING DIRECTOR, CAILLIN HOWARD

Architecture and interior design industries have a reputation for long hours and competitive pace. This places a practical constraint on prospective parents in the industry, who sometimes feel they need to choose between a career and parenthood. While the issue is not exclusive to mothers, this culture does have a disproportionate impact on women. Low pay, long hours and difficulty reconciling

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