Diversity in leadership has received increasing attention. However, most data show slow, incremental improvements at best. Yet in an otherwise bleak landscape, a bright spot has emerged: an analysis of 86,000 executives from 7,300 U.S. firms over 12 years found that women could reach parity in senior leadership positions between 2030 and 2037, among companies...
Bank of America published Break Through the Stigma: Menopause in the Workplace, a new report revealing half of peri- and post-menopausal women (51 percent) report menopause has negatively impacted their work life, yet only 14 percent believe their employers recognize the need for menopause-specific benefits. The underrecognized need for menopause-specific benefits comes as 20 percent of...
There’s only one thing certain about the future of work: unpredictability. But amidst economic upheaval, businesses that get comfortable with ambiguity can still get ahead. Looking back at Korn Ferry’s 2022 Future of Work Trends, we made a host of predictions on how the year would pan out. And while many remain relevant today, it’s...
Understanding resilient consumers requires moving beyond traditional segmentation strategies that put consumers into neat, little boxes — category by category, brand by brand and occasion by occasion.
Motherly exists to redefine motherhood and empower mothers to thrive. One way we achieve this is by amplifying the voices of today’s mothers through our annual State of Motherhood survey, the largest statistically significant survey of mothers in the U.S. By analyzing survey data and offering valuable takeaways, our report not only gives voice to...
This is the fourth annual report on Black representation in leadership in the hotel industry, compiled by the Pennsylvania State University School of Hospitality Management with support from the American Hotel and Lodging Association Foundation and Castell, an AHLAF project. Overall, Black representation from the director to CEO levels has increased or held steady between...
Now in its second year, Women @ Work 2022: A Global Outlook aims to better understand how women’s experiences in the workplace impact their engagement and career progression. The survey provides a unique glimpse into the lives of women in the workplace, showing a worrying longer-term impact with respondents reporting widespread burn out.
Nearly one in four parents reported last year being fired from their jobs due to the continuing breakdown of child care for their kids, according to a new study published Thursday. It’s just the latest statistic in a crisis that is exacting a costly toll not only on families, but also on the economy: The report...
This is Be Inclusive Hospitality’s first impact report. After two years of delivering a range of initiatives to accelerate race equity within hospitality, food, and drink, the organization felt that now was the right time to take stock of progress and lay out plans for the future. Its strategy for the future is to further...
As the most diverse generation in American history, Gen Z is widely known to value individuality, self-expression and authenticity. Gen Zers are far more open to sharing their thoughts, opinions and feelings publicly than previous generations were at their age. That’s likely due, in part, to the fact that they’re not only digital natives, but...
