These 4 Common Myths About Women in the Workplace Are Outdated, According to a New Report

The “glass ceiling”(a metaphor used to represent the barrier preventing women from ascending to senior-level leadership) is often referred to as the major hurdle for women in the workplace, but it might not be the whole story.

In a new report, consulting firm McKinsey & Co. and Lean In, a nonprofit founded by former Meta COO Sheryl Sandberg, have debunked what they say are four “myths” about the state of work for women in 2023, emphasizing that the “broken rung” (a lack of women being promoted early in their careers) is a greater obstacle than the “glass ceiling” for career advancement.

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