On Women’s Equality Day, a look at the path to gender parity

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Share this email Share this email on LinkedIn   Share this email on Twitter   Share this email on Facebook   New from McKinsey & Company   Curated by Emily Adeyanju   Digital Editor, Charlotte On Women's Equality Day, a look at the path to gender parity More than a century after women earned the right to vote, they still fall behind in workforce representation, earnings, leadership roles, and unpaid work. The past two years have seen women tackling disproportionate "double shifts"—work roles, as well as unpaid household responsibilities and caregiving duties, as discussed in a recent Future of America podcast episode featuring McKinsey Global Institute director and senior partner Kweilin Ellingrud. With burnout on the rise, and women still significantly underrepresented in a variety of fields, the broken rung is still holding women back. This #WomensEqualityDay, don't miss these insights on the many contributions of working women and the path toward achieving gender parity, including: • increasing opportunities for upskilling, mentorship, and promotion • advancing women into executive and board positions • making senior leaders accountable for achieving DEI goals • acknowledging and rewarding the "third shift" of working women Read more Wake up and see the women: Wealth management's underserved segment As more assets in Western Europe shift into the hands of women, wealth managers need to understand the investment needs and behaviors of this large—but as yet underserved—group of investors. Take note  Repairing the broken rung on the career ladder for women in technical roles Women in technical roles are less likely than men to win promotions early in their careers, and many are exiting the field. Companies can strengthen workforces and boost performance by reversing this trend. End inequality  Meeting the challenge of moms' 'double double shift' at home and work As the United States emerges from the pandemic, how can businesses build a more inclusive working environment to improve outcomes for women in the workforce? Listen and learn  The power of parity: Advancing women's equality in Africa Gender inequality in Africa remains high, and progress toward gender parity has stagnated. This is a large missed opportunity for African societies and for the continent's growth prospects. 5 priority areas  Closing the gender gap in Central and Eastern Europe Empowering women in the workplace could unlock significant economic growth in the region. Four areas to improve gender parity  Mobilizing women to step up as leaders in Japan What can organizations do to help talented women step up into leadership positions? In this report, we outline the actions that companies can take to support the advancement of women in Japan. Make a difference  Women at work in the Middle East Job opportunities in the Middle East are set to double with the Fourth Industrial Revolution. New research lays out how that will affect women. Empower women  Author Talks: Ella Bell Smith on why race and class are wedges between women Addressing gender alone won't help women rise to the top. Dig deeper  What we lose when we lose women in the workforce A record number of women have left the US workforce during the COVID-19 crisis. A policy expert and former HR executive discuss the long-term effects—and their own experiences. Read the interview  The Committed Innovator: Women continuing to change the world Perseverance is a common theme in the second edition of our ongoing series highlighting women innovators. Get inspired  Author Talks: Forge your power Deepa Purushothaman pays homage to the women of color who cracked open corporate America and prepares the next generation to take their turn. Forge your power  To see more essential reading on topics that matter, visit McKinsey Themes. Follow our thinking Share these insights Did you enjoy this email? Forward it to colleagues and friends so they can subscribe too. Was this forwarded to you? Sign up for it and sample our 40+ other free email subscriptions here. McKinsey Insights - Get our latest thinking on your iPhone, iPad or Android. This email contains information about McKinsey's research, insights, services, or events. By opening our emails or clicking on links, you agree to our use of cookies and web tracking technology. For more information on how we use and protect your information, please review our privacy policy. You received this email because you subscribed to our Organization alert list. Manage subscriptions | Unsubscribe Copyright © 2022 | McKinsey & Company, 3 World Trade Center, 175 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10007