The glass ceiling is cracking — but far from broken

The glass ceiling is cracking — but far from broken

The Economist’s Glass Ceiling Index offers a sobering reminder of how much ground remains to be covered in workplace gender equality. Across the OECD, the gaps in pay, leadership representation, and career progression persist with remarkable stubbornness — even as the conversation grows louder.

We believe that closing these gaps isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s a fundamental driver of better business outcomes. Diverse teams make smarter decisions. Inclusive workplaces attract stronger talent. And companies that lead on equity tend to outlast those that don’t.

The data is clear. The question is what we choose to do with it.

We’d encourage every leader — regardless of industry — to spend five minutes with this index. Know where your country stands. Then ask where your organisation stands.

👉 Read the full index here: https://www.economist.com/interactive/graphic-detail/glass-ceiling-index

What’s one change your workplace has made that’s actually moved the needle? We’d love to hear from you. 👇