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Women@Work

McKinsey Women in the Workplace Report 2023

Nov 9, 2023
Rachel Thomas and Emily Field discuss the McKinsey Women in the Workplace Report 2023, debunking the myth of women lacking ambition, addressing the first promotion barrier, importance of data in flexible work models, building an 'I Love Me' file, proactive communication with managers, and using performance evaluation for development.
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Quick takeaways

  • Addressing the broken rung at the first promotion to manager and utilizing data-driven decision-making are crucial for organizations to promote gender equality in the workplace.
  • Promoting workplace flexibility and creating a culture that encourages open conversations about microaggressions and challenges to bias are key in fostering diversity and inclusion.

Deep dives

The Women in the Workplace Report

The podcast episode discusses the essential Women in the Workplace report, which is the largest study of women in corporate America. The report debunks myths about women's experiences at work and provides insights into women's ambition, the benefits of workplace flexibility, and the impact of microaggressions. It emphasizes the need for organizations to address the broken rung at the first promotion to manager and highlights the importance of data-driven decision-making and unbiased performance evaluations.

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