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The Broken Rung That Blocks Women's First Promotion to Manager
In this episode of Women at Work with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna tackle the 'broken rung'—the first promotion to manager where women fall behind. Drawing on McKinsey's Women in the Workplace report, they discuss why only 87 women are promoted to manager for every 100 men, and how that gap widens for women of color. They explore key drivers: lack of sponsorship, biased promotion criteria, and the visibility gap. Practical advice includes seeking sponsors, building a strategic network early, and negotiating for stretch assignments. The hosts also address systemic changes companies can make, such…
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