Even at the ground level, women can struggle to break into the work force or restart their careers after taking some time off. 
 
So why do things continue to be so tough for women? Will the upcoming recession make things even more difficult? And what are some of the things men can do to help more?

Today, Robyn Moore, the executive manager at the Auckland branch of not-for-profit Dress for Success, along with Board Chair Andrea Hardy, give Damien a sense of how hard being part of the workfoece can be for women.

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