Why Gender Equity is Good for Business
Progress towards a working world where all can flourish, irrespective of gender, remains slow. Women and other marginalised genders face persistent gaps in pay, are underrepresented in senior positions and overrepresented in insecure, typically lower paid roles. Gender based harassment and discrimination in the workplace endures, with some research suggesting sexual harassment is on the rise.
The impact on women and other marginalised genders is evident, undermining their autonomy, financial security and at points their very safety and limiting the power and influence they have over their own lives and the wider world.
Business in the Community (BITC), in partnership with Oxera Consulting has reviewed more than 100 pieces of research, including academic literature, random control trial experiments and leading industry research to better understand the impact of gender diversity (or lack thereof) in the workplace, on commercial outcomes.
This BITC briefing summarises the key findings.
How BITC can support you
At BITC, our Inclusion Advisers use an intersectional approach to support organisations in every aspect of equity, diversity, and inclusion, including how to develop greater gender equity in your workplace.
To find out more get in touch with our Advisory team.