Episode 1295: Think Tank: Chemicals must do more to boost female leadership
Women are under-represented in the chemical industry and companies are missing the benefits diversity bring to leadership teams. - It could take 50 years for women to achieve gender equality - Women under 30 have closed the gender pay gap- But inequality increases at more senior levels- Burn out is a major problem for female executives- Companies with diverse workforces out-perform - Women deterred from choosing roles which are male-dominated- Chemical industry only has 30% female workforce globally - More flexible working arrangements very important - Women in Chemicals aims to help females achieve their ambitions