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Being a 'caretaker' at work can prevent women from being given top promotions


Published on 2025-04-30 09:46:33 - Fortune
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  • Sabina Nawaz was in charge of professional development for Microsoft's 90,000 employees, and is the author of a new book.

At Microsoft, a former executive in charge of professional development for 900,000 employees identified a key trait that hinders women from getting promoted: a reluctance to self-promote. According to the article, women often downplay their achievements and hesitate to take credit for their work, which can lead to being overlooked for promotions. The executive emphasized the importance of women advocating for themselves and highlighted Microsoft's efforts to address this issue through training programs that encourage self-advocacy and recognition of accomplishments. The article also discusses broader industry trends and the ongoing efforts to promote gender equality in corporate advancement.

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