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Innovative companies likeNike and Visa share a notable trait: they have more women on their boards than industry peers and often boast stronger DI programs. Green Money, 2019
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When more women lead in the workplace, companies experience higher profitability, greater innovation, increased productivity, improved employee retention, higher sustainability metrics, and lowered risks. Countries that invest in the educating and employing more women and girls experience faster economic growth, higher per capita GDP, and lower C02 emissions.
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Women have better non-performing loan (NPL) ratios: 3% compared to 4.9% for total SME portfolios according to an IFC assessment of 157 financial institutions. World Economic Forum, 2022.
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Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the bottom —McKinsey + Company Diversity Wins 2020
‘The dollars are massive’ when you invest in women’s health
Women's health companies are at a pivotal moment of recognition, supporting everything from postpartum care to lactation, sleep + career coaching + they have the eye of female VC’s
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Enabling women to gain better access to finance could unlock $330 billion in annual global revenue. ILO, 2019.
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Potential Project data shows disengaged employees cost organizations. Women leaders save $1.43M for every 1,000 employees. potential partners, 2022.
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If women were represented in the formal economy at the same rate as men, the Indian economy could grow by an additional 60 percent by 2025, adding $2.9 trillion. McKinsey Global Institute, Report, 2015.
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Over 64 million MSME (Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises) players in Indonesia contributed 60% to the country's economy. ATARA, 2022.
Athleta CEO: Women are driving the economy. It’s time for businesses to prioritize them
Now more than ever, women are leading the charge in economic and social issues, and the business community’s commitment to empowering women remains vital to closing the gender equity gap.
More women in upper management increases sustainability
A new study found a positive link between a high number of women in upper management and a company’s willingness to have more sustainable practices.
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Data indicates higher credit ratings correlated with increased gender diversity in executive and board roles. Moody’s, 2022.
Companies with female leaders outperform those dominated by men, data shows
When you’ve got more engagement from women, when women are in the driving seat to the extent they should be, it makes for far more successful businesses
The Business Case For Women In Leadership
"If you believe in data, and you want to increase not just meritocracy, but also economic prosperity, you can completely ignore the social fairness and justice arguments for gender diversity, and simply follow the money.” (Booya.)
Why putting women in charge of their own financial security pays dividends
Women are 17% more likely to be killed than men in a car accident, and a gender biased design process is to blame. Gender biased financing is also costly for women—and their countries GDP.
Why this venture capital firm is only hiring women in 2022
Your typical investor is white, male, and holds a degree from Harvard or Stanford. how one firm is tackling the problem: No more hiring men.
Why There's Never Been a Better Time to Encourage Female Founders
Female founders have proven time and time again that they have what it takes to launch and lead successful businesses -- even with the systemic challenges that the corporate world often stacks against them.
Sea-change in UK boardrooms as women make up nearly 40% of FTSE 100 top table roles
The UK is now second in international rankings for women’s representation on boards at FTSE 100 level, with nearly 40% of positions now held by women, compared with 12.5% 10 years ago
Hiring female CEOs changes how companies describe women
Simply put, tapping women for leadership roles changes how an organization perceives women (and therefore hiring + promoting them.
Why women could be the answer to supply chain’s future
As the supply chain and logistics industry recovers from its most tumultuous period in recent years, it’s clear that change is needed.
How the Advancement of Black Women Will Build a Better Economy for All
S&P Global analysis shows that disparities in opportunities for Black women in America carry a significant cost for the economy overall.