Clips from the McKinsey newsletter Intersection
This CEO says men should take half the load—of laundry
We consider America’s caregiving crisis and how companies can make workplaces work for moms.
Focus on finances
We look at student debt, the “double gap,” and women in venture capital.
Who’s at the top of America’s financial firms?
We look at how the North American financial-services industry stacks up when it comes to women’s representation.
A trillion hours of work without pay
We look at invisible labor, the Bank of Japan’s efforts to boost diversity, and the lessons we can learn from Ida B. Wells.
Changing the face of entrepreneurship—and the Fed
We consider the landmark confirmation of Dr. Lisa D. Cook to the U.S. Federal Reserve Board. Plus: a look at who gets VC funding.
Moms need more than flowers
We look at how Australia is supporting mothers.
The women who work in homes across America
We consider the women doing paid care work in America.
A high school exam that too few girls are taking
We look at how race, ethnicity, and gender intersect in the US tech pipeline.
Picture a CEO. Who do you see?
We look at what people typically expect when they meet a CEO.
The Black women in law
We look at the experiences of Black women at US law firms.
Being an ally means taking action
We look at the actions that allies aren’t taking and the number of women in Central and Eastern Europe’s C-suites.
From salt farmer to solar technician
We look at women leading climate action and why an intersectional approach is necessary to get more women up the career ladder in tech.
Women take the lead
We consider some of the women leaders who stepped into new roles in 2021—and who are continuing to shape the United States and the world.
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