Women's Leadership

Ascending to the corporate heights is a long climb. Companies that encourage managers to help women navigate the path to the top will gain more from their talent across their entire workforce. Our research explains how.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Beyond Policies: Leadership Behaviors That Propel Women to the Top

After a decade of progress, the next chapter of growth will rely on inclusive behaviors from every leader, every day.

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Unlocking Korea's Growth Potential by Empowering Women in the Workplace

Korea’s 13-year record at the bottom of the OECD Glass Ceiling Index calls for solutions to boost female leadership.

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From Aspiration to Action: Building India’s 400 Million Women Workforce

A roadmap to doubling the female labour force participation rate by 2047

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The State of Gender Representation in the UK Energy Industry—and What to Do About It

Bain & Company collaborated with POWERful Women to produce their 2024 Annual State of the Nation report.

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Crafting the Future of Influence in China

Companies can unleash "Her Power" in leadership to get through crises and beyond.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Advancing Female Leadership in Türkiye: Women Journeys for a More Equitable Business World

A behind-the-scenes look at how women and organizations in Türkiye are turning societal expectations into professional triumphs and building a brighter future for next generations of women leaders.

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Advancing Gender Equity in the Middle East Workforce

Women of the GCC are transforming the region’s workforce. Focused inclusion efforts can capitalize on this momentum.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

China Needs More Women in Executive Leadership

There’s a business case for women in executive roles, but achieving equity will require an action plan.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Equal at Work, Equal at Home

Equal parental leave policies are key to addressing the UK gender pay gap.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Working Women and the War for Talent

By addressing deeply rooted gender imbalances, firms can overcome the labor shortage.

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Take It from the Top: Accelerating Women’s Representation in Executive Leadership

A deep dive into how Australia’s leading organisations foster gender balance on their executive teams.

Energie et Ressources Naturelles

Cultivating Female Talent in the UK Energy Sector

What the sector can do to resolve the barriers faced by women in middle management

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

To Help Women Stay and Thrive at Work, Focus on the “Texture” of Inclusion

Companies can retain women and offset some of the additional pressures they feel at work by uncovering and supporting the most effective means of increasing their sense of inclusion.

Services Financiers

Women in Finance Charter: The Blueprint

An industry-first blueprint to accelerate gender diversity across financial services.

Métallurgie et Mines

Beyond Mentorship: Bold Moves to Achieve Gender Parity in Energy and Natural Resource Industries

True sponsorship, inclusive organizations, and revamped talent systems are among the solutions to the sector’s workforce challenges.

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Equitable Flexibility in Australia: Reshaping Our Workforce

How creating an inclusive culture that equally supports men and women can promote a stronger workforce and economy.

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Flex for Success: Five Practices That Build a Flexible Workforce

Covid-19 has forced changes in the workplace that both illustrate the value of flexibility and create an opportunity for a permanent shift.

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Gender Parity: Inspiring Women to Reach for the C-Suite

Women benefit from more open conversations about prestige, wealth and influence.

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How to Reach the C-Suite: A Gender Parity Discussion

Bain Partner Jennifer Hayes sits down with former Coca-Cola CFO Kathy Waller for a wide-ranging discussion on what inspires women to pursue senior leadership roles.

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The Prestige Factor: Inspiring Women Executives

Kathy Waller, the former CFO of Coca-Cola, talks about the role of prestige, wealth and influence in getting women to the C-suite.

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Powering the Economy with Her: Women Entrepreneurship in India

India’s economic growth story has left women behind. This report presents four opportunities for unlocking the potential of female entrepreneurship.

No Shortcuts: Turning the speech into effective actions to promote female leadership

Elaborated in partnership with Linkedin, this article presents five actions to foster diversity and inclusion in your company.

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Sinead Fox and Clare Gordon: Inclusion and Diversity in the UK Workplace

Bain Partners Clare Gordon and Sinead Fox discuss the five actions that can help companies further their inclusion and diversity efforts.

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Five Actions to Improve Inclusion and Diversity in the Workplace

Sustaining these actions can help leaders gain traction.

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Take Action, Gain Traction: Inclusion and Diversity in the UK Workplace

Sustaining five corporate actions can improve inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

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Gender Balance in Business

Gender balance is not only a timely concept, it's good for business.

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Recruiting for Diversity

To create change in global diversity recruiting practices, develop a proactive approach that emphasizes consistency and inclusion.

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The Business Case for Inclusion and Diversity

Companies that emphasize inclusion and diversity gain increased innovation and better performance.

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The Importance of Flexible Working

Flexible working helps to retain personnel, but some organizations face challenges with making it work.

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Developing a Sponsorship and Mentoring Program

Sponsorship and mentoring programs in companies can lead to structured, personalized learning that often resonates with participants.

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Better Together: Increasing Male Engagement in Gender Equality Efforts in Australia

Given their predominance in leadership positions, it is critical to ensure that men have an equal stake in gender parity.

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Chio Verastegui: Gender Parity in Australia

Achieving gender equality in the workplace requires significant male engagement in the effort.

Conduite du Changement

Include Me In: How to Get All the Players on Your Team Truly Working Together

Inclusion is about building an environment of trust and mutual respect, where colleagues talk honestly and jump in with both feet when they can make a contribution.