In a globally interconnected world, collaboration, networking and shared knowledge has become ever more important. Rapid digital innovation and a fast-paced economy means that organisations that fail to adapt and respond to change will be left behind.
Women do really well in education and the workplaces, often outperforming men in both these spheres. When it comes to making it to top leadership positions, however, there remains a significant gap between men’s and women’s access, and there is evidence that the “glass ceiling” still exists.
Taking a ‘whole-career’ approach to flexibility for men and women could be the answer to improving gender equity in the boardroom. This is one of the conclusions from new cross-cultural research into professional women’s career journeys to partnerships in the UK and Germany.