Resource: Women in Workplace 2016 Thursday 17 November 2016 Share Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Women are less likely to receive the first critical promotion to manager—so far fewer end up on the path to leadership—and are less likely to be hired into more senior positions. Women also get less access to the people, input, and opportunities that accelerate careers. As a result, the higher you look in companies, the fewer women you see. This disparity is especially pronounced for women of color, who face the most barriers to advancement and experience the steepest drop-offs with seniority. Companies’ commitment to gender diversity is at an all-time high, but they are struggling to put their commitment into practice and many employees are not on board. To level the playing field, companies need to treat gender diversity like the business imperative it is, and that starts with better communication, more training, and a clearer focus on results. This is hard work but work worth doing. Many studies link diversity to better business results, and all employees benefit from a workplace that is inclusive and fair. Women in the Workplace 2016 is a comprehensive study of the state of women in corporate America. The study is part of a long-term partnership between LeanIn.Org and McKinsey & Company to give companies the information they need to promote female leadership and foster gender equality in the workplace. 132 companies employing more than 4.6 million people shared their pipeline data and completed a survey of HR practices. In addition, 34,000 employees completed a survey designed to uncover their attitudes on gender, job satisfaction, ambition, and work-life issues. This year’s findings build on our Women in the Workplace 2015 report, as well as similar research conducted by McKinsey & Company in 2012. Read the full story: https://womenintheworkplace.com/ Download Like this article? Why not share it. Share to LinkedIn Share to Facebook Share via email Topic: “I felt I could never let myself do anything wrong, which isn’t healthy” Tegan Ryan CMgr MCMI, our Chartered Manager of the Week, on learning to delegate and build a better work-life balance Read article Article Topic: How CMI training helps me push for change and ‘manage up’ James Dunne-Bennett explains how he’s built relationships with the right people to help drive continuous improvement Read article Article Topic: Networked growth: how managers can help unlock the UK’s potential At a CMI event, Andy Burnham broke down his vision for a prosperous future – and why collaboration is key Read article Article Topic: Workplace Culture Three reasons our relationship with work has become strained Global trends point to an overworked, disengaged and apprehensive workforce, Tim Duggan Read article Article Resource The information on this page is designed to help you to develop ever more compelling business proposals and presentations. Take a look at our selection of tools which could help support you. Members See More CMI Members have access to thousands of online learning and CPD resources. Learn more about our membership benefits Join The Community CMI offers a variety of flexible membership solutions, tailored to your needs. Find out more and get involved in the CMI community today.