Most EE members reported feeling scrutinized by colleagues and management and felt they had little leeway to make errors at work. Because of this, EE members felt the need to demonstrate work competence continually. The majority of EE members interviewed suggested this was necessary. Additionally, EE interviewees suggested a strategic approach to one's work is an important alternative to the working longer, harder, better approach. There are many types of discrimination that range from subtle to blatant.
Systemic discrimination is one of the most challenging forms of discrimination to face.
It is often subtle in nature and difficult to identify. An example of systemic discrimination would be scheduling breakfast meetings before day cares are open. Although subtle, this type of discrimination can greatly affect the ability of EE members to advance in their career development successfully. Addressing systemic discrimination is often a challenge, but one that EE members suggested may be important to address strategically and perhaps cautiously at varying points during their career development. Strategically influence individuals entrenched in unsupportive EE practices.