ORGS 2010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Double Bind
27 Dec 2014
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Why men still get more promotions than women. Subsequently received invitation to exclusive training program for high potentials; asked to fill out more assessments and career-planning documents. Julie, valued finance manager with growth potential: may be getting caught betwixt and between, got involved in corporate high-potential program, run by her boss because it was more high profile; added to a lot of work. Companies invest a lot of time and resources in mentors and developmental opportunities; searching for ways to retail best female talent. Many companies offer internally led mentoring and networking programs. More senior the mentor, the faster the mentee"s career advances. Survey shows that men receive 15% more promotions. Groups have similar #"s of lateral moves (same level job assignments in different functions, designed to give high potential exposure) Women may be getting support and guidance, but relationship is not leading to promotions as compared to men.
