It is time to change the narrative of women and men in the workforce as having separate, unequal goals. We have come too far to continue adhering to the narrative of the workplace as a gendered zone, where women are not only paid less, but only women and mothers request and are penalized for requesting flexible work accommodations.
Author: Rita Kakati-Shah
Rita Kakati-Shah is the founder and CEO of Uma, an international platform for women and minorities in leadership, and author of The Goddess of Go-Getting: Your Guide to Confidence, Leadership, and Workplace Success.