Overview
For years, weāve been telling women that in order to succeed at work, they have to change themselves firstālean in, negotiate like a man, donāt act too nice or youāll never get the corner office. But after sixteen years working with major Fortune 500 companies as a gender equality expert, Michelle King has realized one simple truthāthe tired advice of fixing women doesnāt fix anything.
The truth is that workplaces are gendered; they were designed by men for men. Because of this, most organizations unconsciously carry the idea of an āideal worker,ā typically a straight, white man who doesnāt have to juggle work and family commitments. Based on Kingās research and exclusive interviews with major companies and thought leaders, The Fix reveals why denying the fact that women are held back just because they are womenāwhat she calls gender denialāis the biggest obstacle holding women back at work and outlines the hidden sexism and invisible barriers women encounter at work every day. Women who speak up are seen as pushy. Women who ask for a raise are seen as difficult. Women who spend hours networking donāt get the same career benefits as men do. Because women donāt look like the ideal worker and canāt behave like the ideal worker, they are passed over for promotions, paid less, and pushed out of the workforce, not because they arenāt good enough, but because they arenāt men.
In this fascinating and empowering book, King outlines the invisible barriers that hold women back at all stages of their careers, and provides readers with a clear set of takeaways to thrive despite the sexist workplace, as they fight for change from within. Gender equality is not about women, and it is not about menāit is about making workplaces work for everyone. Together, we can fix work, not women.
This book title, The Fix (Overcome the Invisible Barriers That Are Holding Women Back at Work), ISBN: 9781982110925, by Michelle P. King, Gillian Anderson, Jennifer Nadel, published by Atria Books (March 3, 2020) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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