Commentary: Why being called ‘detail‑oriented’ can stall a woman’s career

Business

Women in the modern workforce still face barriers in reaching senior positions, with stereotypes hiding in plain sight, says this writer. CALGARY, Alberta: Since women began entering the modern workforce in large numbers, support roles - or those who help someone else do their work, like administrative assistants and paralegals - have been predominantly occupied by women. The people in the higher-ranking positions these roles support, such as executives, lawyers and surgeons, have been