Every now and then, we all need a little help. But, as it turns out, we aren’t always likely to seek it out – especially when it comes to professional problems.

A new study conducted by Hyve Group, an organisation that hosts networking events, explored our attitudes towards networking. After polling around 2,000 UK workers this August, Hyve found a gender divide in our approach to using our networks. Men (35%) are far more likely than women (27%) to use their professional networks for salary awareness. Almost a quarter of the women surveyed claimed that they had no use for their networks, while only 14% of men made the same claim. And while 66% of men claimed they would lean on their network in times of need, only 43% of women said the same.

Are women afraid to lean on their professional network? Here’s how to find some networking bravery