Not enough women are working abroad compared to men, despite being equally keen to relocate, according to new research from international recruiter Hydrogen Group.

The research into global mobility among high-achieving professionals reveals that while women want to relocate almost as much as men – 41% of women, compared to 46% of men – with only 20% of survey respondents being women, men are currently securing more positions by a ratio of 4:1.

Hydrogen Group chief executive, Tim Smeaton, says: “The debate about the barriers to women’s career progress has focused on issues such as flexible working and male dominated board rooms. This research aims to highlight the impact of international experience, which further affects women’s ability to climb the corporate ladder.”