These days, thankfully, more women are becoming senior leaders in a range of industries, but there’s still a long way to go, with much room for improvement.
Women are still significantly underrepresented in senior roles, and according to this ‘Women in the Workplace 2024’ report, only 1 in 4 C-suite executives are women.
But the good news is, as a manager and leader, you’re in a position to help.
Better for business
As a manager and leader, you already understand your legal obligations to exclude gender discrimination.
But these days, proactive leaders know that it’s beneficial to go beyond simple ‘box ticking’, by creating a working environment where all employees feel safe, and secure, with a real sense of belonging.
Discrimination in any form leads to a toxic work culture, which can affect everyone’s performance, and even your business’s reputation.
It’s also more likely that employees will leave for more progressive employers, making it harder to attract and retain talented workers.
Not surprisingly, a discriminatory or toxic culture, has a significant negative impact on business, specifically, your bottom line.
So naturally, more inclusive businesses without discriminatory practices fare much better, attracting and keeping talent with increased productivity and a more positive workplace culture.
Empowering women in the workplace boosts gender equality and helps drive further business success by utilising a diverse range of perspectives, talents, and skills.
By creating equal opportunities for growth, you unlock the full potential of the women in your team - so, let’s have a look at some of the more effective and practical methods.
