One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

T + DVol. 63 Nbr. 7, July 2009

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Constantly told to keep their guard up against direct discrimination and the glass ceiling, women in the workplace will need to reassess their fighting tactics. Many obstacles that women face happen much earlier in the career development process and are covert in nature, making leadership positions even more difficult to attain over time. In fact, several opportunities that women are excluded from, such as high-potential groups, talent pools, and mentorships, have secretive selection processes, thus making it hard for women to even know they exist. One possible explanation for this gap is that women are assumed to be less willing to relocate because of family obligations.

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One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Constantly told to keep their guard up against direct discrimination and the glass ceiling, women in the workplace will need to reassess their fighting tactics. Many obstacles t...

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