Discover how women in leadership drive tangible business outcomes and lead companies to new heights worldwide.
Explore the profound impact women in board and executive leadership roles make on innovation, growth, company performance, and beyond through a curated collection of research-backed resources and insights from industry leaders.
Beyond the business case, gain tangible insights into the challenges and opportunities that inclusive practices bring.
Why women on boards win
Despite the slow progress of representation among women on boards, there is mounting evidence that companies benefit when women occupy these pivotal positions.
World Economic Forum - More than DEI: Why it pays to get women in the boardroom
From attracting the next-gen workforce to delivering profitability, this article explores how board diversity impacts company success and methods to encourage participation among women. (May 2023)
Fortune - Women on boards make companies more valuable during a takeover (Subscription required)
Companies with at least one female board of director net about five percent more in sales price during an acquisition, according to a recent study. (May 2023)
University of Toronto - Gender-diverse corporate boards reduce financial misconduct: U of T study
Boards with a mix of men and women outperformed those with one or no women, and also reported fewer instances of financial reporting restatements and fraud. (February 2020)
The impact of women in leadership
Women in leadership can help foster more inclusive workplace environments and lead to greater company performance overall.
McKinsey & Company - Diversity matters even more: The case for holistic impact
McKinsey’s latest report on the business case for diversity, finds companies with executive-level representation of women exceeding 30% have a significant edge. (December 2023)
American Psychological Association - Women leaders make work better. Here’s the science behind how to promote them
A detailed breakdown of perspectives of women in leadership, the impact they can make within a company, and advice on how to bridge the gender gap in leadership roles. (March 2023)
Forbes - Why Everyone Wins With More Women In Leadership
An overview of the advantages companies gain when women are in leadership roles, including innovation and customer insight, and how businesses can lead by example. (February 2023)
Forbes - The Business Case For Women In Leadership
A summary of evidence showing that women in leadership positions add value through performance, skill, de-risking, and innovation. (March 2022)
World Economic Forum - How to support more women in leadership roles
Explore the ongoing challenges hindering women's rise into leadership roles, the support mechanisms crucial for advancing representation, and the far-reaching benefits in performance and culture. (March 2020)
Harvard Business Review - Research: Women Score Higher Than Men in Most Leadership Skills
Women in the workplace outscored men in 17 of 19 competencies that differentiate excellent leaders from average or poor leaders. (June 2019)
Explore the links between diversity and company performance
Diversity within teams, leaders, and boards can enhance company performance, products, and programs. Dive into the how and the why behind this impact.
The WXN Impact Report - Coming in 2024
Get ready for WXN's highly anticipated Impact Report, set to unveil game-changing insights into the challenges and opportunities within the field of inclusion and belonging. Drawing from years of original research, conversations with WXN’s
esteemed Global Alliance for Inclusive Leadership, and the invaluable perspectives shared during our thought-provoking CEDI Summits, this report will inform, inspire, and challenge. Get ready to make a lasting impact.
Vervoe - The Most Significant Economic Benefits of Diversity That Will Set Your Business Apart
A data-focused dive into the benefits of a diverse workforce from employees to executive management and board roles, across dimensions of gender, race, and generation. (July 2022)
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