increase the number of women in its top jobs, and why the company particularly welcomes job applications from former members of … filled by women by 2015. It details the work of the Sodexo Women's International Forum for Talent (Swift), which includes 20 … women to achieve top‐management jobs. Practical implications – The paper explains that the company believes that a military …

for women to progress to the most senior positions and do senior managers believe more balanced boards bring a competitive …Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to present the main findings and recommendations from a study into women on … edge? Findings – The paper highlights three major barriers to change: the different work‐life choices facing women; the …

ascertained and organized into three overlapping themes. In essence, women employees expect women managers to understand them … the workplace. This is particularly true when female employees are managed by women. Various expectations can be … better and show greater empathy to the challenges they face in juggling different responsibilities. Because such managers can …

managers as well as a list of core competencies employers should rely on to optimize success. Practical implications – Provides …