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Women CEOs are becoming increasingly disaffected by the patriarchal hierarchy and biases of the organizations they work for. (Shutterstock)

Traditional corporate leadership structures are failing women in the C-suite

With women still underrepresented in leadership globally, why aren’t organizations and investors doing more to realize the benefits that diversity brings? Perhaps it’s the C-suite that needs changing.
The birth of children results in large earnings losses that are not equally distributed within heterosexual couples. (Shutterstock)

The motherhood pay gap: Why women’s earnings decline after having children

New research shows that women’s earnings are negatively impacted by having children, while men’s aren’t. The effects can be long-lasting and contribute to the gender pay gap.
For women to reach leadership positions, they need to be valued and recognized for their contributions, which may look different than those of their male colleagues. (Shutterstock)

Supporting feminine leadership can help create a just and kinder future

Feminine leadership encompasses aspects of ourselves that have been pushed aside within conventionally male-dominant spaces. Recentring them can foster leadership that is more inclusive.
Research shows women job-seekers are turned off by job postings that use the type of language that appeals more to men. (Piqsels)

How to avoid gender bias in job postings

The language in job postings may be hampering the efforts of organizations in male-dominated industries to create more gender-diverse workforces.

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