Only 29% of corporate C-suite roles are filled by women, according to research by McKinsey & Company. For women of color, the numbers drop even further. White men, on the other hand, occupy 56% of corporate leadership positions.
These aren’t just numbers; they’re the clearest sign yet of a leadership pipeline problem with real business consequences. Despite women making up 42% of the global workforce, they continue to face systemic roadblocks on their path to leadership and career development.
The largest study of women in corporate America, conducted by McKinsey & Company, found that, despite women having made major progress toward senior leadership from entry-level positions, progress is still lagging.
“The $1 trillion opportunity in corporate America isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the real economic potential of inclusion,” said Merary Simeon, an HR expert with…
