Having a family has a much smaller impact on a woman’s career than is commonly believed, according to a new survey by the 30% Club. However, whether they have children or not, there is still a "blockage" for women trying to reach the top of UK companies.

The report based on the survey is entitled Cracking the Code and aims to debunk common myths about women in the workplace. One of those common myths is that having children has a negative effect on a woman's career.