Women in business have long held fewer C-suite positions than their male counterparts.

Many companies today are making an active effort to change that trend, seeking to leverage the unique perspectives of female leaders.

South End Partners Founder & President, Casey Huebsch is featured in a Forbes profile on strategies companies can leverage to attract and retain women in their C-suite. 

His advice? Have senior leaders advocate for the women on their team. 

“Formalize policies for senior leaders to advocate for the women on their team. Organizational leaders need to work deliberately to propel and keep women in the C-suite. This can be done through mentorship and sponsorship, tapping women for stretch assignments and highly visible projects and advocating for promotions and flexible work arrangements that help women succeed on their terms.”

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