Whenever someone brings up the changes in the modern workplace that have taken place over the last few years, they seem to instantly become the target of anger from both men and women. Why? It’s not like the problem of how to improve gender equality in the workplace is a new one.
Understanding Changes In The Modern Workplace
In some ways it’s understandable—the system is broken. For hundreds of years, men worked in men-only workplaces that were designed for them and only them. The few women who did manage to find a place there acted enough like men that they didn’t make too many waves. Nobody thought about how to improve gender equality in the workplace because they didn’t see it as necessary.
Nowadays, millions of women are entering the workforce who are not like men at all. They may have a much less direct and assertive interpersonal style, and they may want to have children. The current system wasn’t designed to take the load of these changes and has disintegrated under the strain. Changes in the modern workplace are coming whether we like it or not.
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How To Improve Gender Equality in the Workplace
The gap between men and women isn’t just the result of male entitlement, but accelerating social change is forcing the issue wide open. Workplaces will have to accommodate both sexes if we as a society are to meet our economic needs going forward. For women at work, this means adequate provision for child birth and child care. Men should have the option of parental leave as well.
These changes in modern workplaces have the potential to bring a better future for everyone. In an increasingly diverse and globally-conscious world, companies with limited viewpoints will go under. We all need to figure out how to improve gender equality in the workplace—not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because it makes economic sense.
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Let’s Grow,
Beate
Beate Chelette is the Founder of The Women’s Code and serves as the Programming Chair for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO-LA). Once $135,000 in debt and a single mother, she successfully sold her business to Bill Gates in a multi-million dollar deal.
Beate’s supports Business Owners and organizations who want to reach them two-fold. As The Growth Architect she creates training, outreach and sponsorship programs through customized Entrepreneur skills training following the 5 Star Success Blueprint that shows step-by-step how to grow, build and scale businesses.
In addition Beate provides leadership development programs for organizations that want to implement the ROI of Balanced Leadership through The Women’s Code, her signature system that educates leaders and helps companies achieve gender equality. The Women’s Code creates and implements programs that improve organizational culture, foster productive work environments and help companies improve their people ROI.
Beate is a respected speaker and mentor and is the author of the #1 International Amazon Bestseller “Happy Woman Happy World – How to Go From Overwhelmed to Awesome”, a book that corporate trainer and best-selling author Brian Tracy calls “a handbook for every woman who wants health, success and a fulfilling career.”
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