Women are gaining ground in top corporate jobs, but a significant gender gap persists, according to a United Nations report covered by Malay Mail on Wednesday (November 4).
The key figures
The report found that women remain under-represented in the corporate hierarchy overall, holding just 30.5 percent of managerial positions globally. That figure is up from 24.5 percent in 2000, which means progress has been steady but slow. The headline says women are making gains in the very top jobs, while the overall picture still shows a gap.
Reading the numbers
A rise of six percentage points over about 26 years suggests that, at the current pace, equal representation in management would take much longer to reach. The excerpt reviewed does not give figures for individual countries, industries or chief executive roles, and it does not describe the specific recommendations made in the report.
Why it matters
Gender balance in leadership is linked by many studies to better decision-making and business performance, and governments and companies worldwide, including in Malaysia, have set targets for women on boards and in management. Readers interested in the details can consult the UN report itself for regional breakdowns.
The findings are a reminder that policies such as flexible work, childcare support and transparent promotion practices may be needed to close the remaining gap.
Source: Malay Mail - Women gain ground in top corporate jobs, but gender gap persists, UN says
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