One significant barrier highlighted in the analysis is the presence of an organizational culture that may limit women's advancement. Aspects of this culture include long work hours, negative attitudes about work/life balance, perceptions of career timetables geared to a male life pattern, an ethos of presenteeism and a male-oriented style of management, communication and leadership.

Presenteeism was an important issue, particularly for men, but all workers were being actively encouraged by the National Framework Committee not to regard work as the only factor in their lives, and some were opting to work four days a week and engage in social or recreational activities on the fifth day.