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<p>The Women’s Business Council published its inaugural report five years ago. Since
then we have seen a significant shift in women’s participation in, and experiences
of, the workplace.</p><p>The Council has successfully influenced government policy
on shared parental leave, flexible working and the provision of childcare. Members
have raised the profile of issues with business leaders and developed specific programmes
and toolkits for the business community.</p><p>I would like to pay tribute to the
current Chair, Dame Cilla Snowball as she steps down from office next month, for overseeing
the success of the Council’s programme.</p><p>We will be announcing the new Chair
of the Women’s Business Council and its future business programme shortly.</p>
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