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Why are There so few Women in Leadership?

Why are There so few Women in Leadership?

In this explainer document, we break down the issues contributing to the lack of women in leadership roles in a straightforward and informative way so that it’s easy to digest the nuances of the challenge’s women face when advancing in their careers.  We explore the role of second-generation gender bias, the benefits of a gender diverse workplace, intersectionality, the motherhood penalty, and the key role of fathers as allies.

Read the explainer to progress your own and your organisation’s understanding of why gender disparity within organisations is so pervasive still today.