From Home to Boardroom: The Changing Role of Women in the UK Workforce 🌸🤰🏻👩🏻‍💼

On this International Women’s Day, we celebrate the remarkable journey of women in the UK, whose roles have evolved from traditional homemakers to influential leaders in the workplace. However, with these advancements come new challenges, particularly in work-life balance for women. 

Key Statistics on Women in the UK Workforce

• • The UK’s female employment rate stands at over 71.8%.

• • Women occupy 43.4% of board positions and 35.3% of senior leadership roles in FTSE 350 companies.

• • In 2023, 72% of mothers were in work, with 39% working full-time and 33% working part-time.

• • Women-led businesses contribute over £85 billion to the UK economy annually. The gender pay gap for full-time employees in the UK stands at 7.7%, highlighting the ongoing push for workplace equality.

• • Female entrepreneurs now represent 32.5% of UK small business owners, showing a steady increase in women-led enterprises.

• • A survey found that 82% of working mothers believe flexible working arrangements are essential for maintaining work-life balance.

The Modern Dilemma: Balancing Career, Family, and Home

With both partners juggling demanding careers, it can feel like there’s barely enough time for everything – let alone keeping the house in order. The pressure to balance work, family, and personal life often leads to stress, fatigue, and less quality time together.

The concept of a traditional home, where one partner stays at home to manage household duties, has evolved. Today, families are busier than ever, and household chores once considered part of homemaking are often take a backseat.

While it’s empowering to see women achieve so much in the workplace, this shift brings its own set of challenges. More responsibilities mean more stress, and often, less time for relaxation, self-care, or even maintaining a clean and organised home.

The Solution: Hire a Professional Regular Home Cleaner for a Stress-Free Life

A trusted professional cleaning service in the UK can take the load off, ensuring your home stays clean and organised without cutting into precious family time. Finding time for everything can be tough, but a reliable house cleaning service can help lighten the load.

Why Choose Professional Cleaning Services?

• • Time-Saving & Hassle-Free: No need to worry about housework after a long day at the office. Focus on your career and family, knowing that your home is in good hands.

• • Work-Life Balance: Focus on what matters most while we handle the cleaning.

• • Stress-Free Living: Enjoy a clean, healthy, and clutter-free home environment with minimal effort on your part.

• • Expert Cleaning Solutions: Tailored cleaning services designed for busy professionals and working parents in the UK.

Your Home Should Be a Sanctuary, Not Another Source of Stress

Embracing the support of a professional home cleaning service isn’t just about convenience; it’s about ensuring that, in a busy world, your home remains your sanctuary.

This International Women’s Day, let’s honour the achievements of women by making choices that support well-being, work-life balance, and a stress-free home environment.

At Cleanie, we are proud to employ a workforce that is 95% women, all earning above the UK Living Wage – because we believe every cleaner deserves fair pay that supports a fulfilling and empowered life.

Discover how our eco-friendly, toxic-free expert home cleaning services to  help you to achieve an stress-free, cleaner and healthier home. Learn more here on our residential cleaning page.