Women are consistently underrepresented in leadership positions with only 24 of Fortune 500 CEOs being female. Organisations with women in leadership roles see higher performance outcomes and have traditionally fared better than their counterparts during times of financial crisis. This infographic looks at the barriers women face as they climb up the career ladder.

1. More steps
On average, it takes
women nearly a year
and a half longer than
men to become CEO.
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Lack of Strategy
A Skillsoft survey found that only
7% of women believed their
workplace had a strategy in place
aimed specifically at developing
women leaders.
Fewer opportunities
Women are still offered
only a sprinkling of
openings versus men.
No support
The pervasive lack of
support found in most
workplaces stifles ideas of
progression or promotion.
Lower pay
On average, male
CEOs earn upwards
of £2 million more
than women as of
the fiscal year 2016.
Family ties
Older workers perceive
having a family as a
barrier for women more
so than men.
M ving on Up
What are the obstacles facing women as
they climb the career ladder?
Stress Factor
With or without children,
the majority of women see
stress as a reason not to
seek promotion.
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