Description: Forget the glass ceiling - there's also a glass wall dividing men and women in the workplace, separating them in terms of career success. In this ten-year anniversary edition of the bestselling book, the authors look at what has changed for women in the workplace since 2016. Spoiler alert - not a lot.
Brief description: SUE UNERMAN is a Strategy and Transformation Expert, working in media and advertising where she remains at the forefront of the industry's evolution. She has helped advertisers including Mars, DFS, Direct Line Group, CRUK, Tesco, Universal and Sky to connect with consumers.
Review Quotes:
"For anyone looking to seriously understand why gender imbalance persists in the twenty- first- century workplace (and what to do about it), this book is both revelatory and important.'" --David Abraham, Group CEO Wonderhood Studios, former CEO, Channel 4
"This is a rich report on what it is like right now in the complex world of men and women working together. Its specialty is that it allows you to find your own recipe for mastery of a meaningful work life." --Charlotte Beers, Speaker, author, former CEO, Ogilvy Advertising and former Undersecretary of State "I wish that this book had existed when I was starting out in my career; the advice is so useful, both for women on the way up and for businesses seeking to develop and retain talented women. I would encourage everyone to read it." --Karen Blackett CBE, Non- executive Director Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Non- executive director Diageo, former UK WPP president "It is so important to empower other women and that is exactly what this book does. It gives women practical advice to help them navigate their careers and, ultimately, design their own life." --Diane von Furstenberg, Founder and Chairman of DVF Studio LLC "Fantastic to see a book with such practical experience and common sense at its heart - let's hope we won't have to talk about glass walls for very long." --Martha Lane- Fox, Entrepreneur "Practical, insightful and thoroughly enjoyable, this book is a must- read for anyone who wants to see change in their workplace and their life. An inspiring book that is sure to have a huge impact on women in the workplace." --Nicola Mendelsohn CBE, Head of Global Business, Meta "Organizations thrive when women are well represented in management. The Glass Wall offers practical wisdom to deconstruct barriers; it's an excellent guide for managers and individuals alike. We can all relate to the material." --Eileen Naughton, Board member, former CHRO, Google, former President, Time