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 24 entries found Topic: Personal Development “A powerful precedent for leaders”: CMI’s 2024 Gold Medal Award winner Dame Amanda Blanc has had an impact on her company, as well as the broader push towards net zero and gender equality… Read article Article1d Topic: Menopause How to create (and sustain) a menopause-friendly workplace How can managers offer better support to menopausal employees? It starts with a culture change… Read article Article15d Topic: Workplace Culture Filling in the Gaps Report This research highlights the ongoing challenges in closing the gender pay gap. Read article Article2m Topic: Gender Men as agents for change around gender equality In an extract from Men Stepping Forward, Elisabeth Kelan sets out the change-maker framework Read article Article3m 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