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A SHRM study found that 70% of organizations listing pay ranges received more applications, two-thirds saw higher-quality applicants, and 82% of U.S. workers are more likely to apply if a pay range is listed. SHRM, n.d.
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Korn Ferry's research using their Emotional and Social Competency Inventory revealed women outperform men in coaching & mentoring, influence, inspirational leadership, conflict management, organizational awareness, adaptability, teamwork and achievement orientation. Korn Ferry, 2016.
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Korn Ferry's research using their Emotional and Social Competency Inventory revealed that women are 45% more likely than men to be seen as demonstrating empathy consistently. Korn Ferry, 2016.
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Research by Deloitte suggests that companies that adopt and establish an inclusive culture within the workplace are six times more likely to adopt innovative ideas and, therefore, twice as likely to meet their financial targets.
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Educating girls is more effective for reducing greenhouse gas emissions than solar panels or electric vehicles. Project Drawdown.
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Data from 55,000 professionals across 90 countries and all levels of management, collected between 2011-2015 suggests that women more effectively employ the emotional and social competencies correlated with effective leadership and management than men.
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A study showed groups with more women showcased better conversational turn-taking and increased sharing of ideas. Alliance Manchester Business School, 2024.
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Women lead 60% of global environmental organizations. European Investment Bank, 2024.
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The most female-dominated platform amongst influencers is Instagram, where 78% of influencers who are monetizing their accounts are females. Fohr, 2024.
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Women athletes secured 48% of medals at the 2024 Summer Olympics across all disciplines. Forbes, 2024.
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One study based in Germany found that teams that included women performed better on highly complex tasks compared to all-male teams; the range of different thinking patterns increased team creativity overall. Management Science, 2013.
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Female leaders were significantly more likely than male leaders to have fast-growing economies. In particular, the countries in the highest quartile of racial/ethnic diversity benefited the most. Harvard Business Review, 2019.
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Funding feminist movements can build a defense against backsliding in gender equality. The Guardian, 2024.
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Improving support for female farmers could add $1 trillion to global GDP.The Guardian, 2024.
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Failing to educate young women adequately costs the global economy $10 trillion annually. The Guardian, 2024.
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Low- and middle-income countries could lose $500 billion over five years due to the gender gap in internet use.
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Only 14 Countries fully protect women’s economic rights. But if everyone did, global GDP would rise by 20%. World Economic Forum, 2023.
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"The concept of female empowerment has been recognized by the UN as a necessary step toward sustainability." Missie Thurston, VP of Global Marketing, Population Media Center, 2023
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Diverse leadership teams that include women are more likely to consider a wider range of perspectives, resulting in decisions that reflect the needs of the broader population. Center for Creative Leadership, 2020.
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Women politicians are more likely to allocate resources to education and health sectors, leading to broader social benefits. OECD, 2024.