How to close your workplace gender gap

How to close your workplace gender gap
We've come a long way from this Votes for Women march in 1908. (Image: Staff/Mirrorpix via Getty Images)
In 1908, around the world, women marched for labour rights and planted the seed for a global day of advocacy and celebration, which became International Women's Day.We’ve come some way since then, but gender equity momentum stalled during the covid-19 pandemic when women took on the bulk of childcare, schooling and chores while trying to fit in an entire workday from home. For businesses, this International Women’s Day is the perfect time to ensure you're on track to hit your gender equity targets. Research shows t...

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