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You are here: Home / Women in the World / Happy Women’s Equality Day! Do You Know Where Your Next Promotion Is? [Exclusive Infographic]

Happy Women’s Equality Day! Do You Know Where Your Next Promotion Is? [Exclusive Infographic]

August 26, 2016 By Lynn Varacalli Cavanaugh

August 26 is Women’s Equality Day.

It’s a day to remember gains and set goals.

Congress designated this day in 1971 to celebrate women’s continuing efforts toward full gender equality. But how have things changed for women in leadership in the last 45 years?

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Flickr photo by Richard Foster

Even though women make up half the population, they are still underrepresented in the workforce in top positions and salary: Women hold 14.2% of top leadership at companies in the S&P 500, where only 24 CEOs are women; and women are still only earning about $.79 for every dollar men make (see more statistics in the exclusive infographic below).

 

Your Next Career Move

Of course, there are efforts afoot to bring about change. Some top companies are fast-tracking women to executive positions by establishing women-centric leadership development programs or hiring specialized recruiters to add women to top positions. Others are holding symposiums and other events aimed at attracting high-potential women.

Not happening fast enough for you? Decide if a mentor or sponsor would help you reach that next level in your career. Join a women’s leadership networking group in your community. Start a mentoring program work. And take a long, hard look at your job and your company – is it time to step up efforts to get ahead or forge a new career path somewhere else?

While you contemplate your next move, post something motivational or inspirational for all women who are pushing for equality – use the hashtag #WomensEqualityDay.

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Filed Under: Women in the World Tagged With: Gender Equality, Women in Business, women's equality day

About Lynn Varacalli Cavanaugh

“An important attribute of success is to be yourself. Never hide what makes you, you." -- Indra Nooyi, Chairman and CEO, PepsiCo

As editor-in-chief of Woman’s Own and American Woman magazines, I have championed the personal and professional development of women for years. I started my career unsure of my own path and abilities, but I always had a natural curiosity and an interest in words and writing. When selected to launch American Woman as editor-in-chief, after a string of editorial jobs, I was thrilled—and terrified at being responsible for a brand new venture. All I could do was my best, based on my instincts and years of experience. American Woman was a success, offering me things I hadn’t achieved before—the confidence to do public speaking and a journalism award (Exceptional Merit Media award from the National Women’s Political Caucus & Radcliffe College). I hope my insights, now as an editor for Progressive Women’s Leadership, will help you on your own journey to career success.

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