The Great Plateau: Why Women's Rise to CEO Jobs and Board Seats Is Stalling The steady climb of women into CEO jobs and board seats has reached a plateau, leaving many wondering if the progress made in recent years will be undone.
Economic uncertainty, changing management tracks, and shifting corporate priorities have created a perfect storm that is slowing momentum behind female leadership.
According to Jane Edison Stevenson, global vice chair of board and CEO services at Korn Ferry, companies must intentionally prioritize diversity if they want to avoid losing ground.