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Today, in a joint partnership with McKinsey & Company, we released the 10th edition of the Women in the Workplace report, shedding light on the progress we’ve made and how much we still have to achieve. Over the past decade, the number of women in senior leadership has steadily increased, and these women are reshaping the workplace and inspiring a new generation. However, the gains we’ve seen throughout the corporate pipeline are fragile and challenging to maintain. At the current rate of progress, we are almost 50 years from parity for all women in corporate America. And what’s really concerning is that there company commitment to diversity is declining, while employee commitment has remained relatively low. To learn more about how the state of corporate America has evolved over the past years for women and the road to parity, check out the report at https://bit.ly/3B40Oit #WomenInTheWorkplace10

Both women and men more readily associate men with leadership. This is fueled by two related forms of bias women face: performance bias and attribution bias. Performance bias is based on deep-rooted—and incorrect—assumptions about women’s and men’s abilities. We tend to underestimate women’s performance and overestimate men’s. Attribution bias is closely linked to performance bias. Because we see women as less competent than men, we tend to give them less credit for accomplishments and blame them more for mistakes. Learn how to identify and challenge bias head on with our #50Ways to #FightBias program here: https://lnkd.in/e7awYFG

We’re ready for whatever life throws at us after this pep talk from #SherylLeeRalph 🫡 When self-doubt comes knocking, hearing from other people who believe in you can help inspire self-confidence. Lean In Circles makes space for women to share their ambitions and encourage one another to achieve their goals. Join or start a Circle today at this link: https://bit.ly/3Vqo2pu

The power of sisterhood. 😂

As #SherylSandberg once said, “You want something done? Give it to a mother. They’re going to get it done efficiently and effectively.” What’s your experience as a working parent? How should the workplace evolve? Let us know in the comments. Plus, the gender voting gap, a surge in “househusbands,” and more, if you tap below. 👇

Women with disabilities are often overlooked and undervalued in their workplaces. According to the 10th edition of our recently released #WomenInTheWorkplace report, 52% of women with disabilities have experienced being interrupted or spoken over more than others in the workplace. About 1 in 10 working women has a disability—we need companies to take action to make the workplace more equitable for women of all abilities. To learn how companies can support working women with disabilities, read the report at leanin.org/wiw. #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth #DisabilityInclusion

As Guardian columnist and boy mom Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett wrote, “Girls’ clothes are made for sitting still and looking pretty, while boys’ clothes are made for activity, even in the baby or toddler sections. Parents of babies tend to underestimate girls’ gross motor skills – expecting they will be less competent than boys at crawling or climbing – and we’re all more likely to encourage our sons to take physical risks, and expect our daughters to ‘be careful’.” She also points out that parents often increase this divide by failing to correct their own unconscious biases and help their kids work on the areas where they could improve their skills. How are you challenging stereotypes and helping teens to recognize and push back on limiting beliefs about girls and counter them with accurate self-descriptions? Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3AriW5V

We're bringing the #LeanInGirls program directly to girls with online sessions *launching today*! One of the sessions, Challenge Stereotypes, helps teens to recognize and push back on limiting beliefs and expectations about girls and counter them with accurate self-descriptions. Let’s teach the next generation of girls how to reject stereotypes and not feel constrained/stifled by traditional gender roles! 💪 Parents and caregivers, you can register your girls for Lean In Girls’ FREE online sessions here: https://bit.ly/3ZUNK9H

For the past decade, Lean In and Getty Images have teamed up to transform how women and girls are portrayed, striving to change perceptions, challenge stereotypes, and include more accurate representations of women in media and advertising. ⁠ ⁠ In celebration of our partnership, we examined the representation of women in the workplace over the last decade and discovered there have been significant shifts. For example, portrayals of women are now more likely to highlight their competence, leadership, and diversity, according to Getty Images’ VisualGPS research.⁠ ⁠ But it is also clear from Getty Images’ research that critical work still needs to be done. Authentic, diverse, and meaningful representation of women in the workplace is not only essential for gender equality but also for fostering a more inclusive and equitable workforce. ⁠ To see our overall findings and key takeaways for brands and marketers, head here: bit.ly/3UszdOX

The #SpiritHalloween trend reimagines everyday people as Halloween costumes. Here is what we’d imagine a #WomenInTheWorkplace2024 costume would look like. ⁠ ⁠ What are you dressing up as this Halloween? ⁠