Among the main barriers to success uncovered by the study are organizational practices like measuring performance by face-time, and the resistance of middle managers, who may bear extra burdens because of unclear policies and practices. The productivity of part-time employees does not falter, according to the study. Over half of part-time people reported gains in their productivity, and supervisors and colleagues agreed, as did clients interviewed by Catalyst. More than half of those who went part-time indicated that their workloads did not decrease, and ten percent said they had more work. Nearly a third of those using part-time expected to be promoted.
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