A woman walks through the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai. In China, women make up 51 per cent of entry-level professionals, but only 22 per cent of middle management and 11 per cent of senior managers. Photo: Reuters
Women in the workforce can fuel Asia’s growth in post-Covid economy, says McKinsey partner
- McKinsey’s research found Asia-Pacific economies could add US$4.3 trillion to their economies over the next decade by advancing workplace gender equality
- Senior partner Kweilin Ellingrud says the largest growth in this area could come from China and India
A woman walks through the Lujiazui financial district in Shanghai. In China, women make up 51 per cent of entry-level professionals, but only 22 per cent of middle management and 11 per cent of senior managers. Photo: Reuters