Real Action Speaks Louder than Words
It is widely accepted that in order to be competitive in today’s global marketplace, companies must demonstrate a commitment to the advancement and success of women. As a result, many mid-sized and large companies and professional service firms have a gender diversity initiative. So, why is it that Women In the Workplace and Lean In’s recent joint study (the ‘Women in the Workplace Study’) of 118 U.S. companies and almost 30,000 employees revealed that women are still grossly unrepresented in positions of leadership and face real and actual barriers to advancement and success?