ORLANDO, Fla. — As Women’s History Month shines a spotlight on the achievements and impact of women across the country, research continues to show the power of connection in advancing women’s careers.
Data from a Chief study reveals more than 80% of professional women at the manager level and above report using networking to advance their careers. More than 70% say they have used networking to achieve organizational goals.
Research published in the Harvard Business Review shows that women with a close inner circle of female peers are 2.5X more likely to land leadership roles with greater pay and authority. However, women in the United States are 28% less likely than men to have a strong professional network, according to LinkedIn data…