SDG 05: Gender Equality

What is the ‘Great Breakup’ and why are so many women leaders quitting?

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Unprecedented numbers of women leaders in the US are quitting their jobs. Image: Unsplash/cowomen

Stefan Ellerbeck
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Women are still significantly underrepresented in leadership roles. Image: McKinsey

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The factors prompting women leaders to quit their jobs are even more important to younger women. Image: McKinsey

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