Happy International Women's Day

• In the U.S., women represent 47% of the workforce and in 40% of families, women are the primary or sole breadwinner.
• Companies in the top quartile for gender diversity are 15% more likely to outperform competition.
• Women earn more bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in the U.S. than men.
• It has been reported that women control 70% of household spending, or $12 trillion, in developed countries around the world.Growth in women-owned businesses has outpaced the overall increase in new businesses by 1.5 times.

• A significant gender wage gap still exists in the U.S. – in full-time workers; women earn 79% for every dollar a man earns, on average.
• Even among new college graduates, men out-earn women by 18%. Adjusted for the disparity as a result of different fields, the gap remains at 6%.
• Globally, women hold just 24% of senior leadership positions.
• The U.S. lags behind the global average at 21%, compared to China where women hold 51% of senior leadership slots.
• Women represent 45% of the S&P 500 workforce, but only 4% of the CEOs.
• In a study of nearly 22,000 publicly traded organizations worldwide, 60% have no female board members.

• If you are in a leadership role, ensure through transparent pay structures that equal pay is given for fair value, and reduce wage gaps.
• Create a leadership program for your organization and encourage women and men to be a part of it.
• Look for opportunities for sponsorship, mentorship, and networking with both female and male leaders.
• Own it! Pat yourself on the back when you achieve something great.