Although women were estimated to make up more than half the population in the United States in 2021, there’s been a long-standing history of inequality among men and women in leadership within the workplace.
The gender pay gap and the disproportionate amount of men and women in leadership roles illustrate the issues facing women in the workplace. However, there is growing support for women in leadership roles, according to recent workplace data.
In this post, we’ll dive into the growth of C-suite roles, the research that supports women in leadership and how higher education can help women take on more leadership roles.
The Growth of C-Suite Roles
According to Deloitte, the expansion of C-suite roles could continue to open more doors for women in leadership. Examples of C-suite roles that didn’t exist 10 years ago include:- Chief Data Officer
- Chief Brand Officer
- Chief Learning Officer
- Chief Strategy Officer
- Chief Analytics Officer
- Chief Sustainability Officer
- Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Research Supports Women In Leadership
A recent McKinsey report illustrates women managers offer more support during difficult times, specifically during the COVID-19 crisis. According to employees, the following areas are where female managers consistently outpaced their male counterparts:- Provided emotional support, +12%
- Checked in on overall well-being, +7%
- Helped make sure workload was manageable, +6%
- Helped navigate work-life challenges, +5%
- Helped take action to help prevent or manage burnout, +5%
