The state of women at work: Progress and opportunities

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Monthly Highlights

While women have been making strides in the C-suite, workplaces have a long way to go before achieving true gender parity, according to the latest Women in the Workplace report, coauthored by McKinsey’s Emily Field, Alexis Krivkovich, and Lareina Yee, in partnership with LeanIn.Org. This month’s featured report looks at the common myths about women’s workplace experiences and career advancement, the specific biases and barriers faced by Asian, Black, Latina, and LGBTQ+ women and women with disabilities, and clear solutions that organizations can implement to make meaningful progress toward gender equality. Other highlights in this month’s issue include the following topics:

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