The 2018 "Women In The Workplace" Study Findings

The video discusses the challenges women face in leadership roles, highlighting issues like being the only woman in the room and the stalled pipeline to leadership. It emphasizes the importance of clustering women, setting targets, and addressing biases to improve diversity and inclusion. Personal stories and data are used to illustrate these points, and the role of male allies and investors in driving change is discussed.

What percentage of women report being the only woman in the room in technical roles?

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

• 50%

What is one proposed solution to tackle the 'only moment' for women in leadership?

• Promoting women individually

• Ignoring the issue

• Reducing the number of women in teams

• Clustering women together

What is the estimated time to achieve gender parity at the CEO level at the current rate of progress?

• 200 years

• 150 years

• 100 years

• 50 years

What is a key factor in ensuring progress in diversity and inclusion according to the discussion?

• Reducing diversity initiatives

• Hiring more men

• Focusing only on profits

• Setting clear targets

Why is it important for leadership teams to reflect the diversity of the market they serve?

• To increase profits

• To better understand and empathize with consumers

• To reduce costs

• To comply with regulations

What role can investors play in promoting gender diversity in companies?

• Ignoring diversity metrics

• Asking tough questions about leadership diversity

• Focusing solely on financial returns

• Discouraging diverse hiring practices

What is one action individuals can take to combat unconscious bias in the workplace?

• Call out moments of unconscious bias

• Focus only on personal success

• Avoid discussing diversity

• Ignore biases

What is the difference between mentorship and sponsorship in promoting gender diversity?

• Sponsorship is less important

• Sponsorship involves actively promoting and creating opportunities

• Mentorship requires financial investment

• Mentorship is more effective

How can companies ensure they are truly meritocratic?

• By ignoring diversity

• By evaluating resumes objectively

• By focusing on seniority

• By promoting based on personal connections

What is a common experience for women in the workplace that can hinder their progress?

• Lack of responsibility

• Frequent promotions

• Microaggressions

• Excessive praise