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Create a Gender-Balanced Workplace

By: Ann Francke
Narrated by: Kirsty Dillon
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Brought to you by Penguin.

Equality at work expert Ann Francke reveals how to understand and tackle the damaging consequences of gender imbalance in the workplace

Gender balance is first and foremost a business issue. McKinsey estimates we could add 28 trillion to global GDP if we achieved gender equality everywhere - that is more than the GDPs of the US and China combined. But it is so much more than that. Gender balance is one of the best levers we can pull to build better managers and leaders at every level, improve team performance and create better cultures where everyone can thrive.

In the Penguin Experts: Create a Gender-Balanced Workplace, Ann Francke, the CEO of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), introduces her solution to combating the problems at the heart of the continued imbalance and offers clear, actionable strategies for making a positive change in your organisation.

 Business Development & Entrepreneurship Business Ethics Leadership Management & Leadership Racism & Discrimination Social Sciences Workplace & Organisational Behavior Workplace Culture Business Management Equality

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Critic reviews

Practical, evidence-based and inspiring, this book offers compelling solutions to improve gender balance
Workplace balance is a goal for all managers. There is nothing more important than gender balance and this book describes why
Insightful and timely ... A must read for all business leaders
Practical and informed guidance on the diversity imperative and the diversity dividend
A fantastic guide for getting ahead in business. Packed to the brim with practical tips, this book clearly demonstrates how we can work together to fix one of the biggest challenges we face at work. An absolute must read for any leader
This is one of the most important issues we face and all of us should ask how we can help make progress. This book offers simple advice on what you can do to make a difference
Ann ably demonstrates that while there is no silver bullet, there are practices that help organizations achieve gender balance
Francke's no-nonsense approach is useful, practical and non-preachy
It is not women who need to change. It requires making a business somewhere women want to work. A wealth of practical tips to help, but ultimately men need to want to make change happen
All stars
Most relevant
I love how Ann Francke starts with the science, research and business case on the matter, goes into issues and blockers and offers solutions and strategies both for the organisations and individuals. I got goosebumps in many parts, as I felt they were written by myself!

A must read for anyone serious about diversity

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