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Summary.
Last fall, McKinsey’s “Women in the Workplace” report found that women continue to face blockers in the transition from entry-level positions to management roles. The problem — likened to a “broken rung” on the career ladder — has stunted women’s advancement and led to a persistent gender gap in senior leadership positions. The trend is most dire for women of color, who this past year have seen previous gains slip substantially.