Podcast | The eight most common and persistent myths holding back women in their careers
Gender balance
Podcast | The eight most common and persistent myths holding back women in their careers
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Many companies implement multiple gender diversity measures, yet still fail to generate the change they want. Indeed, when it comes to gender balance, more measures do not necessarily mean better results: companies today need to know if they are implementing the “right” actions – those which have been proven to deliver results and drive progress.
Listen to our ‘Let’s talk gender balance’ podcast episode that explores issues related to gender, diversity, inclusion; and more generally the advancement of women in organisations. Cécile Kossoff and Marie-Christine Maheas, both experts on gender issues, look back at the study “Myths and barriers preventing the progression of women”, developed by Mazars in partnership with the Observatory for Gender Balance, in order to offer analyses and solutions to the eight most common and persistent myths holding back women in their careers.
They discuss their experiences, findings, as well as their advice and convictions. Our commitment: provide you with practical and concrete answers and solutions. No jargon, no waffle.
Listen to Let’s talk gender balance on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Deezer or wherever you find podcasts.
Marie-Christine Mahéas Head of Mazars Center for Diversity & Inclusion
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