Anne Francke says that employers needed to have a greater level of ‘awareness’ (Picture: AFP)Sports banter at work can alienate women and football chat in particular risks becoming a gateway to ‘laddish behaviour’, the head of a major business organisation claimed today. She said managers had to do more to be inclusive and ensure everyone in the team felt comfortable. Ms Francke added: ‘A lot of women, in particular, feel left out. AdvertisementAdvertisement‘They don’t follow those sports and they don’t like either being forced to talk about them or not being included.’However, her comments have received a strong backlash. Another social media user tweeted: ‘That’s a very sexist opinion.

Source: Metro January 27, 2020 17:26 UTC