• Report year:2008
  • Report author: Georges Desvaux, Sandrine Devillard-Hoellinger, and Mary C. Meaney
  • Organisation: McKinsey
Companies that hire and retain more women not only are doing the right thing but can also
gain a competitive edge. They can take several basic steps to achieve even greater parity.
These companies will be able to draw from a broader pool of talent in an era of talent
shortages. What’s more, research shows a correlation between high numbers of female
senior executives and stronger financial performance.