Good for women.
Good for business.
Helping create more equitable workforces to drive business growth and competitive advantage.
Our mission is to create a future where businesses embrace gender equity as both a moral imperative and a competitive advantage.
We advocate for workplace policies that recognize the unique health journeys and life stages of women and cultures that “walk the talk”: on supporting, advancing and retaining high-value talent.
Creating a female-shaped space in the workplace is not only morally correct but also a proven catalyst for increased productivity and profitability.
Will you be in the room where it matters?
Join us in turning ambition into measurable progress as we set new standards for equity aligned with commercial success.
Why do we need to do this?
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At a macro level, potential economic gains across the OECD from an increase in women in employment amount to a gross domestic product (GDP) increase of more than US$6 trillion per year. (PwC, 2022)
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At a micro level, companies with senior-level diversity and particularly intersectionality also do better. McKinsey research shows companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on executive teams were 25% more likely to have above-average profitability than companies in the bottom, while companies with more than 30% female executives were more likely to outperform companies that don't.
Diverse companies also earn 2.5 x higher cash flow per employee and inclusive teams are up to 35% more productive.
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Women leaders are leaving at the fastest rate for 10 years (McKinsey, 2022). Women in tech, especially, could see drop-out rates of up to 70% (Accenture)
Maximum output.
This is not another talking-shop. Expect clear take-aways:
WIW Summit will provide you with actionable takeaways that will make you feel bolder and more confident about embedding policies, benefits and practices that positively impact women at all critical life stages: from menstruation to menopause.
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Make a powerful, succinct and evidence-based business case for investment into female-focused initiatives and programmes
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Translate clinical, legal and societal research into the language of the board and business.
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Create sustainable allies with the C-Suite and senior leaders; who will advance and advocate for women at work.
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Move from awareness, to implementation to outcomes: overcome hurdles, dissent, cynicism and other barriers.
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Measure what matters to prove results: hear from those who have been there, done that on what works and what doesn’t in rapid-fire case studies.
In good company
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The C-suite, senior leadership teams, business unit directors at all size and scale organisations
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HR, compensation, people, culture, talent, rewards and benefits, DE&I, wellbeing at all size and scale organisations.
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Those with an interest or specialty in women in the workplace including consultants, vendors, law firms, start-ups and services.
Partner with us
We are currently seeking sector partners, media partners and sponsors to join us at the 2025 event and we invite you to take a look at our partner brochure for 2025.
Women in Work at Davos 2025
At Davos this year, women’s inclusion and equity took centre stage, driving key conversations across the summit.
The Goals Dinner, co-hosted by Women in Work, Project Everyone, and UN Women, set the tone for urgent action on gender equity in workplaces and economies.
đź’ˇ Key insights included:
McKinsey & Company highlighted that closing the gender gap could boost global GDP by $28 trillion.
Diane von Furstenberg spoke on the power of resilience and leadership.
Octopus Energy shared how gender equity drives business success, with over 50% female leadership and no gender pay gap.
The conversation also put a spotlight on women’s health, with Mount Sinai Health System presenting initiatives to reduce maternal mortality and chronic diseases. Menopause policieswere also in focus, highlighting the need for workplace support.
The takeaway? Collaboration is the key to real change.
A note on inclusivity: We are aware that many of the health issues explored at WIW Summits do not only impact cis women. Whilst women may be in the majority, trans-men, non-binary people and anyone who menstruates can be impacted by these topics. These events are dedicated to being as inclusive as possible and our programmes and support network are available to anyone affected - regardless of their gender identity.