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Research-backed insights that shed light on workplace trends, challenges, and opportunities for women.
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What Is the Broken Rung?
Broken rung: the #1 barrier to women's advancement. Learn why women fall behind at the first step to manager—and what organizations can do to close the gap.
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Lean In Circles Could Double Your Chances of Getting a Raise
New data shows Lean In Circles double your chances of a raise and boost promotions, leadership roles, and career growth. See how peer mentorship pays off.
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Young Women Aren’t Opting Out. They’re Opting for Better.
92% of women under 30 want to be promoted — more than men. Young women are the most ambitious group Lean In has ever studied. Here's what companies must do.
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The Real Risk with AI? Not Using It.
The gender gap in AI adoption is real. Here's how women can make sure they're not left behind as AI reshapes work, hiring, and career opportunities.
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New research: Men are twice as likely to use AI in job interviews
New Lean In research: men are twice as likely as women to use AI in job interviews. See the data on the gap and how to use AI without disqualifying yourself.
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The “Gen Z Women Are Opting Out” Story Is Wrong
New Lean In research shows Gen Z women want leadership when companies show they want them. See the data on ambition and what employers must offer.
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How the AI Gender Gap Will Compound the Leadership Gap
New Lean In research finds men use AI at work 22% more than women. Learn why the gap exists, what's at stake, and how women can build AI fluency now.
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Interrupted at work? You're not alone.
Women are twice as likely as men to be interrupted or spoken over at work. See what the research shows and what you can do about it.
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Why ambition and failure go hand in hand
Women fear failure more than men, and they're judged more harshly for it. See what the research shows and how to overcome your fear of failure.
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The hidden challenges younger women face at work
Younger women face ageism, sexual harassment, and promotion barriers at the same rates as older women. See the research and what companies must do.
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What’s the strongest form of gender bias?
Motherhood triggers false assumptions that women are less committed to their careers. See the research on maternal bias and its real impact on working mothers.
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Why we keep raising our voice for women’s rights
The fight for reproductive rights is far from over. See the data on abortion bans and why women's right to choose remains central to gender equality.
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What happens when companies support Black women
Black women are among the most motivated and qualified employees, yet face the worst broken rung of any group. See the data and learn how to be a better ally.
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New research: Women use AI less often at work and get less credit
Lean In research finds women use AI at work less often than men and receive less recognition for it. See the key data on the growing AI gender gap.
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The workplace doesn’t take young women seriously—now they’re fighting back
Ageism hits young women hardest—they face bias around competence and credibility that men their age don't. See the research and how women are pushing back.
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Parents are talking with their girls about gender bias — but are they having the right conversations?
Most parents talk to their daughters about gender bias, but few have the harder conversations. Learn what girls need to hear and how to start the discussion.
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Why self-efficacy matters, and how to build it in girls
Self-efficacy is a key driver of resilience, confidence, and success in teen girls. Learn 5 actionable strategies parents can use to nurture it.
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The extra step many women take to become CEO
New Lean In research reveals the extra step women take to become CEO that men don't. See the data on the leadership gap and what companies can do.
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The Broken Rung: Lean In Factsheet
The broken rung is the #1 barrier to gender parity in leadership. See the data on why women fall behind at the first promotion and what companies can do.
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Gen Z Women and Leadership: Lean In Factsheet
More Gen Z women would seek leadership if they believed companies wanted them. Get the data on ambition, promotion desire, and what employers must offer.
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My mother couldn't get a credit card. Here’s how far we’ve come.
Change happens slowly and unevenly. Look back at 50 years of women's progress — the wins, the immense challenges, and how far we still have to go.
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What Companies Support Women in the Workplace?
Learn the key signs a company genuinely supports women, from leadership representation to sponsorship programs and flexible work policies.
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“Imagine if they got support, this could be a woman’s world”
New McKinsey data reveals women face a broken rung in India, Nigeria, and Kenya. See what drives the gender gap and what companies can do to close it.
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The surprising connection between housework and fertility rates
Countries where men share housework have higher fertility rates. See what Nobel economist Claudia Goldin's research reveals about domestic labor.