Women are more engaged employees than men across nearly all levels of an organization -- a valuable differentiator when nearly 80% of employees worldwide are still not engaged at work. Men's engagement increases nine percentage points more than women’s as they move from manager to senior leader. At only the most senior leadership level, the gender engagement gap closes. Women in leadership face unique challenges that can affect their engagement relative to men. Some ways to improve engagement include introducing flexible work arrangements without compromising pay or penalizing career growth, overcorrecting bias in pay discussions, and establishing transparent diversity goals. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gabyca_W
Yes, it isn’t enough to give women a seat at the table if we are unwilling to listen or allow them to be heard.
I have been saying women make excellent leaders for two years. They have been held back by a male dominated culture. Neuroscience has brought thhs into the light this last decadee. I beliee women will excel in leadership roles this decade.
Women's higher engagement is a critical asset. Addressing unique challenges through flexible work, fair pay, and clear diversity goals can ensure all leaders thrive. Thanks for shedding light on this important issue!
Women desire to be equally valued and obtain equal benefits. They work hard and are engaged, so it makes sense how come they feel as if they aren't listened to, too.
Women's voices matter. It can be challenging to navigate it on your own. If you can get support and learn to overcome or work through common situations that cause women to feel like they're not being heard is so powerful. We need women in these roles.
Women are also the more engaging team members when developing teams forward ...
There is a lot to this article. Not being listened to would be challenging for any leader. What are the key factors to this and why it is specific to women?
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