A recent survey on corporate diversity contains a revealing comment exposing the reality behind talk of work-life balance.

“The only women who really get on are those who are willing to forego a family and commit completely to the bank,” a female management accountant told researchers conducting the survey for Hewitson Walker, a financial recruitment specialist. “There are a few at senior level with children – but if they ever get to see them it must be a minor miracle,” she said.*