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Despite decades of progress and promises of parity, new LinkedIn<\/a> data has revealed a concerning reality. The rate of women stepping into leadership roles in Australia has dropped by 8% \u2013 returning us to where we were in 2020. And, as the world races toward an AI-powered future, this backslide is more than a gender issue. It\u2019s a threat to economic growth, innovation, and the future of work.<\/p>\n

With artificial intelligence projected to inject $200 billion a year into the Australian economy and create 150,000 new jobs by 2030, LinkedIn is calling on businesses and governments to act urgently. And, inclusively. Their message is clear: we can\u2019t build the economy of tomorrow by leaving half the workforce behind.<\/p>\n

Women are actually better prepared than ever to lead in this new era. The data shows that Australian women are 37% more likely to have \u201cmultidomain\u201d career paths \u2013 non-linear, cross-industry experiences that are critical in adapting to fast-changing technology. That\u2019s nearly double the global average. These kinds of versatile, human-centric skills (think: communication, collaboration and creativity) are precisely what\u2019s needed to lead in an AI-shaped world.<\/p>\n

And yet, leadership pipelines are shrinking. Only 25% of Baby Boomer women in Australia hold C-suite roles, compared to 44% among Gen Z. While younger women are rising, there\u2019s a troubling drop-off with age. And it\u2019s costing us.<\/p>\n

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Audrey Lobo-Pulo, Head of Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn ANZ.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u201cWomen\u2019s unique career paths and adaptive leadership styles are exactly what our evolving economy needs,\u201d says Audrey Lobo-Pulo, Head of Public Policy & Economic Graph at LinkedIn ANZ.<\/a> \u201cYet their representation in leadership continues to decline. Sidelining half of the country\u2019s talent pool risks stalling growth, innovation, and productivity.\u201d<\/p>\n

The solution could be rethinking how we hire. A skills-first approach \u2013 where hiring managers prioritise actual capabilities over traditional qualifications \u2013 could expand the global talent pool for women by more than six times. And, AI could be a powerful part of the solution, helping to counter bias and highlight the diverse experience women bring to the table.<\/p>\n

Globally, women make up 41% of the work force \u2013 but hold less than a third of VP or C-suite roles. In STEM leadership, the numbers are even bleaker, with just 12% of top roles filled by women.<\/p>\n

Ultimately, Australia has the talent. But, if we want a fairer, smarter, and more productive economy, we need to unlock it. And, the time for action is now. Before progress slides even further.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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