Women Matter

Global research on the gender gap and the case for greater diversity in the workplace

Reinventing the workplace for greater gender diversity

The latest data from our decade-long Women Matter research program highlights three actions to kick-start progress to get more women in leadership positions.
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Focusing on what works for workplace diversity
– For faster progress, companies need to draw on the power of design, rethink their assumptions, and use data to inform decision... making.
Podcast

What’s stalling progress for women at work?
– Corporate America’s gender-diversity programs are falling short. Companies need to think differently to ignite change.
Report

Women in the Workplace 2016
– In corporate America, women fall behind early and keep losing ground with every step.

McKinsey Global Institute: The power of parity

8 facts on gender parity

8 facts on gender parity
A landmark McKinsey Global Institute report finds that $12 trillion could be added to global GDP by 2025 if the gender gap is narrowed.
Report - McKinsey Global Institute

The power of parity: Advancing women’s equality in Canada
Report - McKinsey Global Institute

The power of parity: Advancing women’s equality in the United Kingdom
Report - McKinsey Global Institute

The power of parity: Advancing women's equality in the United States
Report - McKinsey Global Institute

The power of parity: Advancing women’s equality in India

Why diversity matters

“Our latest research finds that companies in the top quartile for gender or racial and ethnic diversity are more likely to have financial returns above their national industry medians.”

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McKinsey Global Institute: Perspectives on gender equality

Commentary - McKinsey Global Institute

Miles to go: Stepping up progress toward gender equality
Report - McKinsey Global Institute

Realizing gender equality’s $12 trillion economic opportunity
Interview - McKinsey Global Institute

How India’s largest private bank fosters gender equality
Interview - McKinsey Global Institute

At the United Nations, a push for true gender equality

Getting on board with gender diversity

Article - McKinsey Quarterly

How to accelerate gender diversity on boards
– Slow progress in adding more women to boards has dominated the conversation. But tips from standout companies are more likely... to inspire others to take firmer action.
Commentary - McKinsey Quarterly

Straight talk about gender diversity in the boardroom and beyond
– In these interview excerpts, leaders describe their efforts at promoting gender equality on boards and explore the challenges... that still linger.

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Women in technology

Interview - McKinsey Quarterly

Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg: ‘No one can have it all’
Interview

Recruiting and retaining more women in technology organizations
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Wanted: More women in technology

Research reports

Women Matter 2014

Promoting gender diversity in the gulf
Women Matter 2013

Gender diversity in top management

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Women Matter 2012

Making the breakthrough
Women Matter 2011

Unlocking the full potential of women at work
Women Matter 2010

Women at the top of corporations

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Women Matter 2009

Women leaders in and after the crisis

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Women Matter 2008

Female leadership

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Women Matter 2007

Gender diversity, a corporate performance driver

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From our blog

Delivering the power of parity

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The many faces of diversity