Foreword
Visibility – a business advantage
Women in Senior Management roles in South Africa
The commercial benefits of gender diversity
Mid-market businesses that not only remain committed to their gender equality initiatives, but plan to implement new ones, are more likely to report growth in revenue, headcount and exports. Leaders also associate gender-balanced leadership teams with better innovation, decision-making and financial performance.
Focused on gender equality
To drive change, the mid-market is embedding gender equality strategies into their business. From strategies on employee pay to increasing female representation in senior management, strategic initiatives can propel progress.
Women in senior management – the global and regional picture
While progress isn’t always linear, the mid-market is still on track to reach gender parity by 2051 and we’ve seen an increase in women holding various C-suite roles, including Chief executive officer.
A talent priority
When applying for a new role, 91.9% of mid-market leaders say they personally consider a company’s gender equality initiatives. And businesses are seeing an increase in future employees asking to see the gender breakdown of their senior leadership team, or a commitment to improving it.
Join the momentum
Visible female leadership and a commitment to gender equality can help propel progress towards gender parity in mid-market leadership. Read the full report to learn more about the value of visibility and the positive impact gender-balanced leadership can have. More voices. More visibility. More momentum.