Against a backdrop of unprecedented global turbulence, women’s issues are slipping even farther down the list of corporate priorities. The latest report by the World Economic Forum cautions that the reversal of global gender parity could gather pace, with the gender gap taking another 132 years to close. At the same time, the representation of women within the workplace remains far from assured, with the Kearney 2022 International Women’s Day global survey revealing that less than half of respondents said their organizations have publicly stated DEI targets on building a more inclusive employee base.

Today’s leaders face a pressing challenge: to ask—and answer—some difficult questions about what they do, and why they do it. However, this also presents an opportunity: how can we work together to rebuild organizations to support disadvantaged segments of society and act as advocates for positive change within our businesses and in society as a whole?

As champions of gender equality, this year Kearney was once again proud to host the International Women’s Day (IWD) Forum. Held in support of the UN Women’s Generation Equality campaign, the 2023 IWD Forum took place from Monday March 6 to Friday March 10. Consisting of a series of in-person events worldwide, the Forum brought together global business leaders and thought leaders to share their insights on how we can all advance the gender equality agenda. Check out the session videos here and the global summary here.

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