Why Women Are Leaving Their Careers: Systemic Barriers and Serious Consequences

Progress on women’s equality and representation in companies is struggling to advance at the expected pace, with a significant stagnation process being experienced.

This situation is directly related not to women’s failure to sufficiently own their career goals or to a lack of ambition, but to the failure of the existing corporate system to offer them fair and adequate opportunities.

Behind this picture, which is often presented as individual failures, lies a compelling work environment created by sticky floors and invisible barriers.

In an environment where the doors of equity and advancement are closed or kept very narrow, women tend to take charge of their own destiny rather than accepting the system, making significant decisions.

The withdrawal of qualified female workforce from working life or the suspension of their career goals is a serious consequence that means not only an individual loss, but also a significant damage to companies' talent pool and economic potential.