The last few years have demonstrated that workplace change is possible, when the force that drives it is strong enough to overshadow the way things have been done for centuries. However, when it comes to gender parity, more momentum is needed to ensure that future leadership positions are not predominantly filled by men.

A recent survey conducted by The IBM Institute for Business Value has found that, while C-suite level and executive board roles are increasingly being occupied by women, they need more support in their early careers so they can make that jump to the next level.

Perhaps the biggest incentive for businesses to take action is the evidence that organizations that take gender equity seriously outperform their peers and are setting themselves up for future growth and success.

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