3 leaders share ways to support women in the workplace

Published March 8, 2024 1:09 PM EST 2 Min Read

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International Women’s Day is a great time for employers to think about how they can help this population succeed in the workplace all year long.

Though women make up over half of the U.S. workforce and many strides have been made over the past few decades in the name of equality, issues such as the gender wage gap, disparity in promotions and bias against mothers still persist, according to career coaching platform BetterUp. Yet many actionable solutions are free — and come with a big payoff, says Vicki Salemi, a career expert at Monster.

“Women have diverse needs crucial for their success in the workplace,” says Feliciano. “The most impactful action a workplace can take is to intentionally create spaces that empower women to amplify their voices.”

What does this look like? Women should actively participate in critical business decisions, therefore helping to prevent gender inequalities, Feliciano says. Additionally, using data and predictive analytics that details the comprehensive experience of women across their employee journey, and forecasts future opportunities can be valuable, too.

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