Gender Balance: A Critical Factor for Business Success
Gender balance plays a key role in the success of businesses. McKinsey&Company reports that companies with more than 30% women on their executive teams are more likely to outperform those with fewer women. However, closing the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity will take 267 years at the current rate (Global Gender Gap Report 2021, World Economic Forum).
Making a Difference
Both women and men must advocate for gender balance. As a male ally, you have the power to use your influence to support gender equality.
How to Become a Male Ally
Listen better: Seek opportunities to hear women’s stories and acknowledge their experiences.
Reflect on your own power and privilege as a man.
Credit ideas to their originators.
Advocate for women's leadership and pay equality.
Speak up against sexist language.
Learn to live with discomfort; change requires stepping outside your comfort zone.
Step up at home: Support work-life balance and paid leave for all caregivers.
Volunteer for organizations promoting gender equity.
Support diverse female leaders you believe in.
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