The rise of women is about the fall of men
Businesses that actively support gender equality tend to make better business decisions and ultimately make more money. Research shows that inclusive teams make better business decisions 87% of the time.
Forbes
Only women have a role to play in forging gender parity
Gender (in)equality concerns both women and men and has a strong impact on their daily lives. Historically gender equality policies have been contextualised mainly as a “women’s issue” – as women have been a driving force behind gender equality strategies and struggles.
This view has contributed to the perception that women are the only ones who will benefit from a more equal society. In reality, also men benefit from gender equality as they too face gender-specific issues such as lower life expectancy, bad health, lower education levels and rigid gender norms. It is essential that both women and men are aware of the benefits that gender equality brings to them as individuals and as members of communities and societies. It is also true that we can only succeed through the participation of both women and men.
Therefore it is important to engage more men in standing for gender equality for this is the way to bring about change. To do that it is also necessary to make men understand how gender equality is relevant for them.
Men and Gender Equality | EIGE
Gender balance is a women's issue
Five years after the introduction of the Sustainable Development Goals, progress on gender equality has been modest at best, and now the effort to narrow gender gaps faces new challenges in the form of automation trends and the regressive impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. With only ten years left to meet Goal 5, progress needs to accelerate.
Achieving equality for half the world’s population is a global imperative that risks being undermined by competing priorities in a complex world and by the challenges of recovering from the pandemic. Creating more opportunity for women and the next generation is an aspiration and a very real goal that can lift the global economy as well as contributing to a more just society. It is a goal we need to meet collectively.
Ten facts about gender equality | McKinsey
Women aren’t natural leaders
When the Harvard Business Review recently analysed their comprehensive database of almost 9,000 annual management reviews, they found that real-life female managers excelled on almost every trait associated with excellent corporate leadership.
Are Women Better Managers Than Men? | Procurious
Men's contributions are more important than women's
If women’s ideas aren’t heard, it can make it harder for them to be perceived as key contributors, which can harm their career progression. When teams miss out on women’s insights, it can also mean your company is missing out. Teams that foster diverse points of view often have better ideas and get more done.
Lean In
Women working flexibly has a negative impact on business
Flexible workers are more likely to be engaged which yield significant advantages for employers – potentially generating 43% more revenue and improving performance by 20%, compared to disengaged employees.
People and the Bottom Line | P Tamkin, M Cowling, W Hunt
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