Two in three women working longer unpaid hours

31% of businesswomen in West Cork believe there is a pay gap in their place of work

Marie Wiseman, vice-president, Network Ireland West Cork, Katherine O'Sullivan, president Network Ireland West Cork and Sheila McCarthy, AIB, pictured in Lough Hyne. The group will host their annual Women in Business Awards on June 24. Picture: Emma Jervis

Two in three businesswomen in West Cork said they are working longer unpaid hours now than before the onset of the pandemic.

A survey by Network Ireland West Cork of its 75 members shows 62% are working longer unpaid hours than ever before. The survey sought to look for women’s insights into business and life over the past 15 months.