Why are women more likely to volunteer for tasks that don’t lead to promotions? This insightful Harvard Business Review article dives into a common workplace phenomenon and its impact on women's career progression.
📌 Key Insights:
Non-Promotable Tasks:Â Tasks that benefit the organization but rarely impact performance evaluations or career advancement often fall disproportionately to women.
Volunteering Gap:Â Research shows that women not only volunteer more for these thankless tasks but are also asked to take them on more frequently and are more likely to agree.
Impact on Advancement:Â This pattern significantly delays career progression for women, potentially keeping them from advancing into higher roles for which they are qualified.
What Can Women Do?
Awareness is the first step. Women can advocate for equitable task distribution by suggesting transparent systems like rotation based on alphabetical order or other fair methods. This proactive approach ensures that the same people aren't always stuck with these tasks. 🔗 Read the full article here
📣 Join the Discussion: Have you noticed this pattern in your workplace? What strategies have you found effective in creating a more balanced task distribution? Share your experiences and suggestions below.
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