Episode 1295: Think Tank: Chemicals must do more to boost female leadership

Women are under-represented in the chemical industry and companies are missing the benefits diversity bring to leadership teams.  -          It could take 50 years for women to achieve gender equality -          Women under 30 have closed the gender pay gap-          But inequality increases at more senior levels-          Burn out is a major problem for female executives-          Companies with diverse workforces out-perform  -          Women deterred from choosing roles which are male-dominated-          Chemical industry only has 30% female workforce globally -          More flexible working arrangements very important -          Women in Chemicals aims to help females achieve their ambitions