Debunking 4 common myths about women in the workplace

Nov 6, 2023

Women in the workplace: From the impact of microaggressions to a supposed lack of ambition, here's what you need to know. Image: Unsplash/CoWomen

Victoria Masterson

Senior Writer, Forum Agenda

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Graphic illustrating the representation in the corporate pipeline by gender and race.

Women are still underrepresented in the workplace in corporate America. Image: McKinsey/LeanIn.Org

Graphic illustrating the percentage of women and men who view their career as important and are interested in getting promoted to the next level.

Getting ahead at work is just as important to women as it is to men. Image: McKinsey/LeanIn.Org

Graphic illustrating the ratio of promotions to manager for men vs women.

The ‘broken rung’ is holding women back. Image: McKinsey/LeanIn.Org

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Graphic illustrating the microaggressions that women face at the workplace.

Microaggressions are worse for women with traditionally marginalized identities. Image: McKinsey/LeanIn.Org

Graphic illustrating the percentage of women and men expressing their views on certain employee benefits.

Both women and men value flexible working. Image: McKinsey/LeanIn.Org

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