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Address the Leadership Gender Gap with SucceedSmart's Leadership Hiring Platform
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4 Ways to Address the Ongoing Shortage of Women in Leadership

While some progress has been made toward gender equality in the workplace over the years, women continue to be significantly underrepresented in leadership roles. According to the latest annual Women in the Workplace report from LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company, women continue to be far behind men when it comes to being promoted managerial roles and reaching other leadership positions within organizations.

Overcoming Challenges for Women Leaders: Insights from SucceedSmart Leadership Hiring Platform
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10 Biggest Challenges Women Leaders Face & Ways to Overcome Them

Women leaders increasingly want to work for organizations that prioritize flexibility, professional advancement, and work-life balance. Yet, when their needs aren’t being met, they are deciding to leave the workforce completely. One recent example is YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, who is leaving the company to focus on family and well-being. And then there's Meta's Chief Business Officer, Marne Levine, who is stepping down after 13 years with the company. These examples reveal a trend showing that women leaders are leaving organizations at the highest rate ever, according to data from the most recent Women in the Workplace study sponsored by Lean In and McKinsey.

How to Reduce Bias in Hiring Process - SucceedSmart AI Recruitment Software
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Steps to Eliminate Bias During the Hiring Process

Companies that encourage a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion at all levels represent the future of work. These companies also know that having a diverse senior leadership team is one of the best ways to bring positive change to corporate hiring practices. While many organizations are starting to work hard to bring more diversity into their senior leadership ranks, there is still more work to do, and it is essential to get started now.