The Glass Ceiling and Sticky Floor Phenomenon

The glass ceiling refers to the invisible barrier that prevents women from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder, while the sticky floor describes the tendency for women to be stuck in low-wage, low-mobility jobs. Tackling these phenomena requires organizational commitment to dismantling barriers, creating clear pathways for advancement, and monitoring progress towards gender equity in leadership roles.

The glass ceiling refers to the invisible barrier that prevents women from rising to the upper rungs of the corporate ladder, while the sticky floor describes the tendency for women to be stuck in low-wage, low-mobility jobs. Tackling these phenomena requires organizational commitment to dismantling barriers, creating clear pathways for advancement, and monitoring progress towards gender equity in leadership roles.

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