One finding from the study's survey was that women felt their advancement was hampered by a number of factors,
including informal interactions and mentoring with and by their male colleagues, as well as gender biases by entrepreneurs (who are mostly male) in their perception of investors.
We will consider using ADR in all areas
including workplace issues, formal and
informal adjudication, issuance of regulations, enforcement and compliance, issuing and revoking licenses and permits, contract and grant award and administration, litigation brought by or against the Department, and other
interactions with the public and the regulated community.