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As world leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly this month to assess global progress, it's clear that achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is only possible if we close the gender gap. From eradicating poverty to ensuring sustainable energy, gender parity is not just a goal in itself—SDG 5—but a catalyst for achieving all 17 SDGs. Yet, even in countries that are in the top quartile of gender equality in the workplace like the United States, women still face significant barriers in pay equity, leadership, and workforce participation. In a new Forbes column, MGI director Kweilin Ellingrud shares insights from a new McKinsey & Company and https://mck.co/3XPCwBK report, Women in the Workplace: https://mck.co/3TBtO7Y

Today marks the 113th International Women's Day, it's a poignant moment to pause and reflect on the journey towards gender equality. This day has been happening for over a century, yet the stark realities of gender disparity persist. In the UK, the gender pay gap continues to be a glaring issue, with recent statistics showing that women earn, on average, 14.3% less than their male counterparts, in the US it’s worse at 16% This wage gap not only reflects systemic inequalities but also undermines the economic security and well-being of countless women across industries. BCG recently published research called ‘Why women owned Start Ups are a better bet’ that showed that female founded businesses significantly outperformed male founded businesses. Yet 98% of VC funding goes to male owned businesses despite 1/3rd of businesses across the US and Europe being owned by women. The concerning trend of decreasing representation of women in CEO roles continues. Grant Thornton’s 2024 ‘Women in Business’ report has just been released and shows that the number of female CEO's fell to 19% from 28% last year. As I reflect on these sobering realities, it's impossible not to feel a sense of disappointment that International Women's Day is still needed after more than a century of advocacy and activism. While we've made strides, the journey towards true equality is far from over. Yet, in the face of these challenges, there is also cause for hope. International Women's Day serves as a powerful reminder of the collective strength and resilience of women everywhere and I’ve been reminded today of the incredible women I’m surrounded by. It’s also a call to action for all of us to redouble our efforts in dismantling the barriers that stand in the way of gender equality and to work towards a gender equal world. Let's strive for a future where every woman is afforded the same opportunities, recognition, and respect as her male counterparts and that really would be a day to celebrate! #IWD2024 #internationalwomensday2024

Grateful to Advance – Gender Equality in Business for highlighting our leadership masterclass with 2 chairwoman and multiple board members✨ This certifies the caliber of our event. Advance, Switzerland's leading gender equality business network, endorses us. With more than 135 businesses, their mission is clear: boost the percentage of women in leadership roles. Because guess what? Diverse leadership isn't just for optics - it fuels innovation, drives profit, and shatters glass ceilings. Our goal? To rev the engine of change and flatten the gender divide, because equality fosters success for EVERYONE - men, women, businesses, society. How do they stir the pot? 1. Backing female talent to flourish within our member companies. 2. Encouraging men and management to step up as change-makers. 3. Connecting their members, catalysing cross-company exchange, and turbocharging the adoption of pioneering practices. 4. Crafting public opinion via national initiatives, such as their impactful annual campaign, "CEOs Commit for Gender Equality”. Let's turn commitments into actions! Are you ready to be part of this change? Register for our exclusive Leadership Masterclass taking place on the 22.04. in Zurich starting 18:00 CET. Link in Featured and the comment section below. Cannot attend in person? We got you covered. Online access also available. Use promo code ONLINEPRICE97. Link to register in the comments. Repost it to your network and follow Salama B. and myself for more content about innovation, tech, leadership and more. #innovation #tech #leadership #Web3 #community

Women continue to face challenges in the workplace, from imposter syndrome to the persistent gender pay gap. Yet, hope remains as female executives and entrepreneurs advocate for change and support each other. Together, we can accelerate progress towards true gender equity. #GenderEquality #WomenAtWork

The Deloitte report reveals that global gender equality for CEOs may not be reached until 2111, with women holding only 6% of CEO roles today. Leaders must take accountability, improve succession planning, and focus on equitable outcomes. With generative AI transforming industries, it’s crucial to include women in tech to avoid widening inequalities. How can leaders make sure women succeed in the AI-driven future? For more details, go to: https://lnkd.in/gt_H2_KC. #leadership #gender #equity

🔍 A recent Ipsos survey has thrown light on a thought-provoking perspective concerning gender equality in Singapore. According to the findings, a staggering 57% of Singaporean men believe that the strides made towards women's equality have now tipped the scale to a point where it discriminates against men. This statistic opens up a significant conversation about the perception and reality of gender equality efforts. While it's crucial to champion women's rights and strive for equal opportunities, it's equally important to ensure that the narrative does not inadvertently create a divide or foster feelings of injustice among men. It's time for us to reflect on our approach to advocating for gender equality. True equality means creating an environment where everyone, irrespective of gender, feels valued, heard, and supported. The goal should be to uplift one another without pulling anyone down. As leaders, advocates, and members of the community, we must engage in more inclusive dialogues that address concerns from all sides. It's only through understanding, empathy, and cooperation that we can achieve a truly equitable society. Let's use this insight as a catalyst for deeper discussions and actions that pave the way for genuine equality. Because at the end of the day, gender equality benefits us all. What are your thoughts 💭? https://lnkd.in/gNMUtvzw #GenderEquality #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #Singapore #Leadership #CommunityDialogue

🔍 A recent Ipsos survey has thrown light on a thought-provoking perspective concerning gender equality in Singapore. According to the findings, a staggering 57% of Singaporean men believe that the strides made towards women's equality have now tipped the scale to a point where it discriminates against men. This statistic opens up a significant conversation about the perception and reality of gender equality efforts. While it's crucial to champion women's rights and strive for equal opportunities, it's equally important to ensure that the narrative does not inadvertently create a divide or foster feelings of injustice among men. It's time for us to reflect on our approach to advocating for gender equality. True equality means creating an environment where everyone, irrespective of gender, feels valued, heard, and supported. The goal should be to uplift one another without pulling anyone down. As leaders, advocates, and members of the community, we must engage in more inclusive dialogues that address concerns from all sides. It's only through understanding, empathy, and cooperation that we can achieve a truly equitable society. Let's use this insight as a catalyst for deeper discussions and actions that pave the way for genuine equality. Because at the end of the day, gender equality benefits us all. What are your thoughts 💭? https://lnkd.in/ga2Zpyp8 #GenderEquality #Inclusion #DiversityAndInclusion #Singapore #Leadership #CommunityDialogue

🚨 Rethinking 'Lean In' 🚨 We’ve all heard the call to “Lean In,” a phrase that’s become synonymous with women’s leadership and resilience. But what if this well-intentioned advice is actually holding women back? 🤔 A new study reveals that ‘lean in’ messaging might reduce women’s motivation to protest gender inequality by shifting the focus away from systemic barriers and placing the burden solely on women. This narrative could inadvertently perpetuate the very inequalities we’re trying to overcome. 📢 It’s time to move beyond the “fix the woman” mindset and start addressing the organizational policies, processes, and cultures that are truly holding women back. Let’s push for real change, together. 💪 📢 Read my interview with Renata Bongiorno, PhD for Forbes and discover how we can all contribute to more effective gender equality efforts: https://lnkd.in/etKprcwX #GenderEquality #Leadership #Inclusion #Diversity #OrganizationalCulture #WomenInLeadership #LeanIn #EqualityMatters #SystemicChange 🌍

We've got a long way to go on addressing gender equity in leadership. ...and what has got us this far isn't going to get us the rest of the way. Women in leadership programmes have been one of the most popular ways of addressing this challenge. But we've been doing those for the past couple of decades and they're not actually that helpful (have a look at the research below if you need more convincing👇) We are now seeing the emergence of men’s programmes. But I still don't understand why they are called ‘allyship’, and also cost less than women’s programmes? 😳 We're also seeing more conversations exploring what we can do. But the solutions that come from these are more often based on women who broke the glass ceiling by working within the system. … and unfortunately more likely to tell the next generation to “suck it up, buttercup” in order to solve this problem. So what is going to shift the dial? Systems and structures, yes. But I think an ⭐️ easy ⭐️ place to start is to equip women AND men with capabilities for inclusive and high performing leadership. And I’ve based that recommendation on 7 years of research.

Why Asking Women To Lean In Undermines Gender Equality Efforts: "While leaning in may boost an individual's sense of agency, it can inadvertently shift the focus away from addressing the systemic barriers women face and, worse still, hold women solely accountable for fixing gender inequality at work... The lean in approach encourages organizational solutions focused on fixing women rather than fixing organizational policies, processes and cultures that devalue women and their contributions. Importantly, these messages also damage men's perceptions of women... If companies want to advance gender equity, they must examine their existing efforts to understand how many solutions focus on changing women rather than changing the organization's culture, systems, policies and processes." Thoughts??? We'd love to hear your experiences with "leaning in" – share in the comments if you're comfortable! . . . https://buff.ly/47kYos2 #LeanIn #WomenInLeadership #GenderEquality #WomenInConstruction #WomenInAEC #ConstructionIndustry