This and That. More or Less.

Men and women work side by side, tackling the same business problems, sitting through the same meetings, and walking the same hallways. But studies suggest the common ground ends there.  Men and women experience very different workplaces, with the odds for advancement varying widely, and corporate careers too often come in two flavors: his and hers. According to a study I saw, the disparity begins at the entry level, where men are 30% more likely than women to be promoted to management roles. It continues throughout careers, as men move up the ladder in larger numbers and make up the lion's share of outside hires. Though their numbers are growing, women hold less than a quarter of senior leadership positions and less than one-fifth of C-suite roles. And so, when it comes to men and women finding mentors or sponsors to help grow their careers, it's likely going to be a man who will be at the executive level and helpful in that regard. Although being a gay executive had its cha...