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Women make 'better business leaders'

Women in top executive positions are often seen as better leaders than their male counterparts, it has been revealed.

The Daily Mail reported research carried out at Duke University showed stereotypes of women in the workplace mean any who do rise to the top of their profession are often seen as more competent than their male colleagues.

Lead researcher Professor Ashleigh Rosette said: "Let's face it, women are often viewed as having to work twice as hard to get half as far and successful women executives may benefit from this perception, leading to a female leader advantage."

Meanwhile, Mike Emmott, employee relations adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, recently said that having an open relationship among staff in which discussions can be had regarding these issues is key to an enjoyable and productive working environment.

He argued that encouraging interaction between staff members helps to ensure any issues are dealt with quickly.