Deloitte’s recent Women @ Work study makes for sobering reading, offering a stark reminder that businesses continue to put women at a disadvantage in the workplace, with 44% of women reporting that they have experienced harassment and/or microaggressions at work over the past year.
The survey also highlighted struggles around flexible working, with 97% of women saying that requesting such an arrangement would adversely affect their chances of promotion, while 37% of women with a partner say they feel they need to prioritize their partner’s career over their own.
When discussing workplace inequality, leaders all too often focus on the problems without offering any solutions. For workplaces to become environments in which women can thrive, organizations must create inclusive cultures that foster collaboration and consideration, rather than environments that disadvantage women.
So, how can businesses reframe the workplace environment positively for women?
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