The McKinsey Podcast

The state of burn-out for women in the workplace

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Dec 21, 2021
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INSIGHT

Women Leaders' Critical Role

  • Women leaders are stepping up significantly to support employees through work-life challenges and emotional support.
  • This additional work sustains companies but contributes to women's disproportionate burnout.
ADVICE

Proactive Leadership Against Burnout

  • Leaders should acknowledge burnout, plan professional progression, and set healthy work routines now rather than waiting to return to office.
  • They must actively manage workload and engage with employees through pulse surveys to preempt a talent crisis.
INSIGHT

Unseen Burden on Women

  • Women, especially mothers, spend about five extra hours daily on housework, equivalent to a second job.
  • Companies must rethink performance reviews, emphasizing output over hours and rewarding leadership in emotional labor.
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