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Women in the workplace

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Aug 18, 2022
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INSIGHT

Structural Bias Shapes Career Paths

  • Women are often given less important roles while men are promoted as 'born leaders'.
  • This structural bias helps explain persistent career progression gaps between genders.
INSIGHT

The Hidden Cost Of Non-Promotable Work

  • Non-promotable tasks consume time without boosting your career or company profits.
  • These jobs structurally contribute to wage gaps, slower advancement and greater burnout for women.
ADVICE

Track And Reassign Non-Promotable Tasks

  • Recognise which tasks are non-promotable and track who performs them in your team.
  • Avoid letting these tasks disproportionately fall to those whose careers you want to advance.
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