The glass ceiling is an invisible barrier in organizations that prevents many women and minorities from reaching high-level management positions. In 1995, the Glass Ceiling Commission released its first report and found that only 5 percent of senior executives at Fortune 1000 companies are women. This report identified three barriers to the advancement of women and minorities:1. There are societal barriers that are likely beyond the control of businesses.2. There are internal structural barriers under the direct control of companies, including recruitment policies and company cultures.3. There are government obstacles such as insufficient monitoring and enforcement. Taking care of family is one of the main reasons why women don't progress as quickly as men. “We don't play golf on Saturday mornings” (Diana Bennett, president of DL Bennett & Associates). While men may move up the ranks informally during a round of golf, women are likely to take care of household chores and spend time with the children. Bennett suggests that instead of playing golf on Saturdays, women should join civic, charitable and business boards in order to advance. "But if you want to join a board, get involved, (Business Journal). A very small number of women believe the so-called glass ceiling can be broken. One of them is Carly Fiorina, who took over Hewlett-Packard, becoming the first female CEO of a Dow 30 company, she prefers the focus to be on her considerable achievements as an executive at AT&T and not on her gender, according to an industry panel. The glass ceiling for women in banking remains, but indeed, "there is still a glass ceiling in many companies," said Judith Dunn Fisher, who broke it on April 1. when she was promoted to CFO of Huntington Bancshares Inc. The fact is that, just recently, the value of women has been significantly reduced and their ability to contribute to a company is recognized. software engineering is one of the best fields because the demand far exceeds the supply. So, if one has the ability to schedule and keep up. with technology, "there is no glass ceiling," said Huey-shin Yuan, senior software development engineer at Mountain View-based Consilium Inc. The study also stated that women in engineering earn slightly more than their male colleagues, but that women earn only about 5 to 6 percent of all employed engineers. KeyCorp Director Karen R. Haefling agrees there is a glass ceiling, but urges women to be more assertive in seeking opportunities to build their resumes..