The corporate ladder is missing a rung. For every 100 men who are promoted into management positions, only 87 women advance. This “broken rung” creates an early career gap that hinders women’s progress and ultimately limits their representation in leadership roles. How can women build their “experience capital” to level the playing field and maximize their earning potential? And how can organizations foster a more inclusive environment that provides equal opportunities for everyone to climb the corporate ladder?
To gain perspective into overcoming the broken rung and creating a workplace where all employees can thrive, check out these insights from McKinsey Senior Partners Kweilin Ellingrud, Lareina Yee, and María del Mar Martínez, coauthors of the book The Broken Rung: When the Career Ladder Breaks for Women—and How They Can Succeed in Spite of It. This International Women’s Day, preorder #TheBrokenRungBook, which launches on March 11.
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