While women are gradually making headway in the workplace, they are limited as to how much they can do to further their cause; leadership within businesses and organizations need to get involved and begin removing partiality and support and empowering female employees.
The McKinsey 2020 Women in the Workplace Survey found that while more women are rising to the higher levels within companies, they are not represented at every level.
Leaders have the responsibility to make women feel welcomed, included, and supported within their organizations. Regardless of gender, employees that feel empowered are more satisfied, perform better, and are more committed to the organization.
So, how can your organization empower your female employees?
Make gender diversity a priority in your business. This means conducting an analysis of your organization, you can establish quantifiable business goals for improving gender diversity and discover hindrances to moving women leaders up the ranks.
Then, educate your organization about these efforts and ensure that your goals are applied uniformly across the board.
Encourage women to pursue leadership opportunities at every level. By promoting women within your business at the same extent as men, you demonstrate they are invaluable assets to your organization. And, create opportunities for women’s professional development and champion their successes by commending your female team members and celebrating their strengths and accomplishments.
Create more flexibility in the working environment. Women are often engaged in multiple roles, as providers, mothers, and caregivers. Your organization can provide women with the flexibility they need to navigate the challenges of their roles at home and in the workplace and at home.
Close the Gender Pay Gap. Women in the U.S. earn about 80% of what men earn. To do this, your organization can carry out pay equity audits. By discovering disparities between pay rates you can ensure that employees with equal experience occupying a similar position are paid the same as their counterparts.
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