Almost 90% of health care CEOs are men, yet 65% of their workforce are women, according to a report by Oliver Wyman, which surveyed more than 500 health care workers. The study found that women make up about 60% of the U.S. workforce, but only 20% of health-related jobs. The Women as the Heartbeat of Healthcare report also suggested firms addressed their implicit bias, and called for support for leaders who wanted to promote women in the industry.
Almost 90% of health care CEOs are men, yet 65% of their workforce are women, according to a report by Oliver Wyman, which surveyed more than 500 health care workers. It suggested companies do more to consider and introduce programmes that advance women employees, including schemes for paid family leave and mentoring. The Women as the Heartbeat of Healthcare report also suggested firms addressed their implicit bias, and called for support for leaders who wanted to promote women in the industry.