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American Jewish Organizations
36%64%
Budget <$250K
MenWomen
62%
38%
Budget <$1M
MenWomen
84%16%
Budget >$50M
MenWomen
Source: the Institute for Women’s Policy Research, 2011
Anatomy of the Glass Ceiling
• Unequal household division of labor• Perception that women’s first responsibility is
at home• Lack of workplace flexibility• Sexual harassment• Lack of appropriate policy to help overcome
the above issues
Gender Diversity Contribution:
1. Pool of talent2. Thinking synergy3. Consumer demand4. Family-friendly work-force5. Jewish values and Jewish heritage
Conclusions:
« Women will be really equal to men the day that an unqualified woman is appointed for an important task. »
- Françoise Giroud
1. Positive discrimination (law or “comply or explain”) with backing framework:1. Expanded parental leave policies2. Flexibility in the workplace 3. Commitment of CEOs4. Training and development for women5. Sanctions for non compliance
Recommendations:
1. Increased Subsidies for Child Care Centers
2. Breaking the IDF’s Glass Ceiling3. Breaking the Glass Ceiling in
political parties (gender quotas and balanced list of candidates)
Recommendations for Israel: