A conscious effort has to be made to break the "old boys' network" in companies, United Overseas Bank (UOB) director Lim Hwee Hua told The Straits Times.
While firms here have put measures in place to help women advance in their careers and work flexibly when needed, she said old practices still have to change so more women can be included in management.
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