Women in the pandemic: Small gains but big gaps remain Gender Equality Discussion Paper The pandemic has fundamentally changed the world of work. Workplace flexibilities, in the form of remote and hybrid working - that were previously inconceivable for many businesses in the UK - have become the norm.There were concerns at the start of the pandemic about the impact on women’s labour market participation. But two years on, these concerns have not been wholly realised. International Women's Day 2022 Discussion Paper We’re taking stock of progress to identify the actions that employers need to take to deliver genuinely diverse and inclusive workplaces that are fit for the future. But with only a third of managers reporting mentoring and sponsorship programmes to champion the progression of women and only 1 in 5 managers proactively advocating for women in key projects and promotions our research shows we are falling behind. Read the full report As we mark International Women’s Day this year these findings make for uncomfortable reading. We hear a lot from employers about the important, valuable role of women in the workplace. And though there is a lot of great work and progress, overall the figures don’t support the rhetoric. Ann Francke OBE CMgr CCMI - Chief Executive, CMI Our latest articles on Gender in the workplace 33 entries found Topic: Gender Improving the gender balance in leadership: “sponsorship is rocket fuel” Men have a key role to play in improving the gender balance in leadership, says research from the National Allyship Summit Read article Article11d Topic: Equality and Diversity Four career lessons from our Lifetime Achievement Award winner, Edwina Dunn OBE At our President’s Dinner, we were delighted to hand the CMI Lifetime Achievement Award to Edwina Dunn OBE Read article Article24d Topic: Gender Women in leadership: a journey of resilience and purpose How women’s leadership can shape institutions that are more inclusive, responsive and better equipped to serve communities Read article Article2m Topic: Equality and Diversity Shifting the dial: gender, caregiving and why management systems must evolve Workplace structures were not designed with caregiving in mind. The cost is lost talent, stalled careers and inequality Read article Article2m View more Gender Equity Resources Find out more about Gender Equity using our latest knowledge and insights resources, offering a wide range of information. View Resources
