GENDER LEADERSHIP GAP HIGHLIGHTED IN NEW RESEARCH

Data released by LinkedIn on International Women’s Day has revealed that female professionals only hold one quarter of C-suite roles in Ireland with 31% of senior leadership roles overall held by female workers. At entry level, women account for 46% of roles in Ireland, dropping to 42% at manager level. The research identified a gender leadership gap issue across all sectors, except hospitals and healthcare. “Tackling the gender leadership gap comes down to helping women at the early stages of their career to thrive and flourish as they rise up the career ladder,” said Sharon McCooey, Head of LinkedIn in Ireland.