What Most Companies Get Wrong About Men and Women

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Why have women failed to achieve parity with men in the workplace? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because women prioritize their families over their careers, negotiate poorly, lack confidence, or are too risk-averse. Meta-analyses of published studies show that those ideas are myths—men and women actually have similar inclinations, attitudes, and skills. What does differ is the way they are treated on the job: Women have less access to vital information, get less feedback from supervisors, and face other obstacles to advancement. To ensure gender equity, the authors recommend that managers: (1) question the stereotypes behind their practices; (2) consider other factors that might explain the achievement gap; (3) change workplace conditions accordingly; and (4) keep challenging assumptions and sharing learning so as to create a culture in which all employees can reach their full potential.

Gender What Most People Get Wrong About Men and Women Research shows the sexes aren’t so different. by Catherine H. Tinsley and Robin J. Ely From the Magazine (May–June 2018) Jeff Rogers Summary . Why have women failed to achieve parity with men in the workplace? Contrary to popular belief, it’s not because women prioritize their families over their careers, negotiate poorly, lack ... more Leer en español Ler em português Post Post Share Save Get PDF Buy Copies Print The conversation about the treatment of women in the workplace has reached a crescendo of late, and senior leaders—men as well a

What Most Companies Get Wrong About Men and Women

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