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The gender gap isn’t a myth

In a survey of nearly 22,000 firms globally:

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We cannot wait this long…

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Women deliver results

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Investing in women isn’t just the right thing to do. It’s the smart thing to do.When women are at the table, companies simply perform better.

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Past performance does not guarantee future results. Source: Credit Suisse Research Institute, “The CS Gender 3000: Reward for Change,” September 2016.WoB indicates Women on Boards, or the number of female board members.

Invest in companies that invest in women

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Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Factors

Where are the women?

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Why not more women in corporate leadership roles?

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Source: LeanIn.org and McKinsey & Company’s Women in the Workplace 2016 Report.

What are the top barriers to women in leadership?

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Source: “Navigating disruption without gender diversity? Think again.” EY, 2016. http://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/EY-women-in-industry/$FILE/EY-women-in-industry.pdf

How to promote women’s leadership at your company

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Strategies that work

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• Break goals into bite-sized pieces

• Bring in a “change agent”

• Engage male champions of change

• Change must come from the top

Sponsorship not mentorship

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Sponsors

• Get you ‘in the room’

• Are plugged in

• Have the influence and confidence to recommend you

• Know you will deliver

“While mentors help you skill up, sponsors help you move up.”- Jo Miller of BeLeaderly

What can you do?

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Environment, Social, Governance (ESG) Factors

Take ownership of your financial future --partnering with your Financial Advisor

• Take action

• Engage in planning and investing for your future

• Have confidence in your ability to reach your retirement goals

• Align your investments with your values

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