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WOMEN AS LEVERS OF CHANGE

A PREVIEW OF FP ANALYTICS’ SPECIAL REPORT

WOMEN AS LEVERS OF CHANGE PREVIEW

Today, a number of well-established legacy industries are facing growing pressure to innovate and transform to remain competitive in the global economy. Increased governmental regulation; intensified global competition; and rising consumer, employee, and investor concerns over the environment, human rights, and global health are pushing companies to improve business practices and products. Failure to address and surmount these challenges could compromise these industries’ survival and may even render some companies obsolete.

Increasing gender diversity in traditionally male-dominated industries can be an effective means to address escalating challenges as well as facilitate and accelerate progress toward global sustainable development. Representing half of the global labor force and half of new graduates with higher

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