Data is a powerful and often underutilized tool in our quest to drive meaningful change in business and society. When we understand how to utilize it, data can shine a spotlight on our strengths and opportunities, yielding insights to better solve our greatest challenges. This truth is more important than ever given the data that details the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on women in the workforce points to troubling setbacks.
The Covid “She-cession” shows that the global gender gap has widened at an alarming rate. In fact, according to the World Economic Forum, it could now take 135 years to close that gap instead of the 99 years projected pre-pandemic. Though it’s shocking, we can narrow this unsettling gap, perhaps resulting in better, stronger, more inclusive workplaces than ever before — a Covid silver lining if we capitalize on it. But how?
While data enlightens, actions yield results. Companies that embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as a business imperative understand…
Read the full story from the Washington Business Journal.
