To cut back means to reduce something, in this case the amount of time spent at work. When women reduce the amount of time they spend at work, they hurt their chances to advance in their careers.

To cut back in this sense would mean to not work as much. Sometimes this is to take care of children or family members.

Credo intenda ridurre l'impegno prestato sul lavoro per ridurre lo stress di una lunga giornata lavorativa. Battere la fiacca sul posto di lavoro insomma, ma sarebbe da vedere l'articolo completo.

back to work?