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Correlation Between Women in Corporate Leadership and Profitability

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Research from The Peterson Institute for International Economics and EY shows that having more female leaders in business can significantly increase profitability. Study shows that an organization with 30 percent female leaders could add up to 6 percentage points to its net margin.

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Large Employer (over 1,000 employees), Mid-size Employer (250-1,000 employees), Small Employer (fewer than 250 employees)

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