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Our research on the state of women at work over the last five years shows a disturbing trend: Latinas face the steepest climb up the corporate ladder—or the biggest drop in representation from entry-level to the C-suite. This is why we are launching our first-ever report on the #StateOfLatinas in corporate America. This report sheds light on some of the unique challenges Latinas face, and provides concrete recommendations for steps companies can take to prioritize Latinas’ advancement. For Latinas and all women to have a fair chance to succeed at work, we need systemic change. As we continue to work towards this goal, we have resources that can help. To learn more about the #StateOfLatinas: https://bit.ly/4emdn7X #Latinas #WomenInTheWorkplace

Our first-ever report on the #StateOfLatinas in corporate America shows an alarming trend: Latinas experience the biggest drop in representation from entry-level to the C-suite. To shed light on what Latinas are up against in corporate America, we partnered with #SwaggerSociety and #Peloton VP and Head Instructor, #RobinArzon, to debunk myths about Latinas and highlight their realities.

Have you experienced loneliness as you advanced in your career? As many as 8 in 10 working women say they have felt lonely because of their job, according to a new survey. One big factor makes that loneliness worse: advancing up the corporate ladder. Loneliness may increase as women rise in the ranks because a majority of senior leaders are men. We want to hear from you: Share your best tips for navigating loneliness or being an only — the only woman / woman of color — in the comments below. Your tips may help the next person feel less lonely at work.

When women and girls assert themselves, they often get a negative reaction. Women are criticized for being aggressive, and girls are told not to be bossy. This happens because of age-old stereotypes that lead us to expect women and girls to be nice and friendly. When they assert themselves, they go against that expectation—and as a result, we tend to like them less. When you hear someone criticize a woman or a girl for asserting herself, ask them about it: “That’s interesting. Would you have that reaction if a man/boy did the same thing?” Learn how you can help girls reject limiting stereotypes and embrace their leadership superpowers at LeanInGirls.Org. ✍️ Tweet by chloe.angyal.writes

#TakeOnBias reminder: We're not going to get equality in the workplace until we get equality in the home. ⁠

We love this response from #AngelReese. How you show up with girls matters. Something as simple as a conversation can start to shift how girls see themselves. To learn more about how you can have empowering conversations with the girls in your life: leaningirls.org

Sweden launched a groundbreaking new law that allows grandparents to step in and get paid parental leave while taking care of their grandchildren for up to three months of a child’s first year. Under the law, parents can transfer some of their generous parental leave allowance to the child’s grandparents. A parent couple can transfer a maximum of 45 days to others while a single parent can transfer 90 days, according to the Social Insurance Agency, a government agency that administers the social insurance system.

#TakeOnBiasThursday message from Sheryl Sandberg: We tend to underestimate women's performance and overestimate men's. ⁠ ⁠ As a result, women have to accomplish more to prove they’re as competent as men. Performance bias is to blame for this phenomenon. Performance bias often leads to missed opportunities and lower performance ratings for women—both can significantly impact career progression. ⁠ ⁠ Share this video if you found it informative. Then check out our 50 Ways to Fight Bias program for research-backed solutions to combat bias when you see it.: https://bit.ly/2Itc1Ni

"I think it tells women that you can choose motherhood and also be at the top of your game and not have to miss a beat." Allyson Felix, the most decorated track and field athlete in history and mom of two, knows from experience how challenging it can be to juggle parenthood with the pressures of competition. To support Olympian moms, she's created the first-ever nursery in the Athletes Village at the Paris Olympics.

For Latinas, bringing their whole selves to work doesn’t always feel like an option. Many shared with us that speaking with an accent or wearing colorful clothing resulted in a microaggression, such as a colleague implying they were unprofessional or mistaking them for someone more junior. These kinds of microaggressions further disadvantage Latinas in the workplace. If you’re a senior leader who has the power to change the company culture for Latinas, check out Allyship at Work — a training program that empowers all employees to take meaningful action and show up as allies for coworkers with less privilege: https://lnkd.in/gBkKzrnr