Women in the Workplace 2024: The 10th-anniversary Lean In report
Conducted in partnership with LeanIn.Org, this annual McKinsey report is the most extensive study of women in corporate America.
5 reasons women make top team-first collaborators in tech links
“When we can create a more collaborative environment in the workplace, it naturally leads to better decision-making as more voices are heard and everyone feels like a valued contributor.” Yasmin Karimli, former VP of cybersecurity transformation at T-Mobile and current CIO at SST Partners
No. 459
One study based in Germany found that teams that included women performed better on highly complex tasks compared to all-male teams; the range of different thinking patterns increased team creativity overall. Management Science, 2013.
No. 430
Improving support for female farmers could add $1 trillion to global GDP.The Guardian, 2024.
No. 234
Failing to educate young women adequately costs the global economy $10 trillion annually. The Guardian, 2024.
No. 422
Low- and middle-income countries could lose $500 billion over five years due to the gender gap in internet use.
UN Women's 2024 Gender Snapshot: what is the global cost of NOT investing in women, girls?
Which costs more? Achieving or not achieving gender equality?
The Women’s Power Index: Resource for Global Representation Data
TWPI highlights the gender gap in political representation and underscores the significance of women’s participation in politics for promoting equality and stability.
No. 129
Only 14 Countries fully protect women’s economic rights. But if everyone did, global GDP would rise by 20%. World Economic Forum, 2023.
No. 9
"The concept of female empowerment has been recognized by the UN as a necessary step toward sustainability." Missie Thurston, VP of Global Marketing, Population Media Center, 2023
No. 14
Diverse leadership teams that include women are more likely to consider a wider range of perspectives, resulting in decisions that reflect the needs of the broader population. Center for Creative Leadership, 2020.
No. 13
Women politicians are more likely to allocate resources to education and health sectors, leading to broader social benefits. OECD, 2024.
No. 12
Female legislators often work across party lines more effectively, bringing diverse perspectives together to solve complex issues. Harvard Business Review, 2020.
No. 10
Countries that have a higher percentage of women in parliament often score better on global indicators of equality and human development. Inter-Parliamentary Union, 2022.
No. 7
Women-led nonprofits often achieve higher levels of mission effectiveness. Jobera, 2024.
No. 5
Having at least 30% of women in leadership positions correlates to a 15% increase in profitability, reinforcing the link between gender balance and financial performance. Jobera, 2024.
No. 4
Companies with women in executive roles are 30% more likely to surpass their competitors, underscoring the economic advantages of gender-diverse leadership. Jobera, 2024.
No. 3
Countries with legislated candidate quotas for women see a 5% higher representation in parliaments, highlighting how such measures can improve decision-making inclusivity. —Facts and figures: Women’s leadership and political participation. UN Women, 2024.
No. 2
Research in India indicates that areas with women-led councils saw a 62% higher number of drinking water projects compared to areas led by men. UN Women, 2024.
India needs 400 million more women in workforce
"India's...dreams of a $30 trillion economy cannot be realized without boosting the participation of women in the workforce."