Guest blogger # 2 - Gail Kenny

Gail Kenny, managing director of Gail Kenny Executive Search:

"Interesting session on women in travel. The companies quoted offering flexible working were all large corporates.

"These companies clearly have the infrastructure to make this possible.

"Large and small companies are adapting to women's needs and leaving mid sized companies behind.

"Clearly the reason companies lose their talented women is lack of flexible working, but also because of work related factors such as unsatisfying jobs.

"Women in my view are not so hung up on status, they want more challenge in a role and to feel connected to the company.

"There is also evidence of women leaving to set up their own businesses i.e. myself, Jane Dyson etc.

"Setting up my own business means I have complete control over when I work and when I dont, whether I work from home or the office, and freedom to take decisions..."