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Harvard Business Publishing
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Abstract
Although the number of women managers has grown, they are still usually found in junior positions. Many companies hire women only to ensure mere adequacy and avoid litigation. In addition, most companies ignore child care and other family concerns. At the same time women have demonstrated their competence in the best business schools, their ambitions and energies are stifled by businesses. Top managers must support their female employees by: 1) acknowledging the biological fact of maternity; 2) allowing flexibility; 3) providing training that develops women''s leadership potential; and 4) eliminating the barriers that exist for women in the workplace.
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Abstract
Although the number of women managers has grown, they are still usually found in junior positions. Many companies hire women only to ensure mere adequacy and avoid litigation. In addition, most companies ignore child care and other family concerns. At the same time women have demonstrated their competence in the best business schools, their ambitions and energies are stifled by businesses. Top managers must support their female employees by: 1) acknowledging the biological fact of maternity; 2) allowing flexibility; 3) providing training that develops women''s leadership potential; and 4) eliminating the barriers that exist for women in the workplace.