“…for women it’s still difficult to break the glass-ceiling, even when they are competent and experienced.”

By Camilla Fredriksen, Manager (and Gender Champion) Global Foundations Unit, IDI

“Recently there was debate in the Norwegian media about a high-profile recruitment. The discourse brought up some outdated perceptions about who is best qualified for a position when a man and a woman are competing for the same job.  In short, qualified women were portrayed as less robust and experienced, while male counterparts’ experiences were weighted more heavily, even when not directly relevant. This discussion echoed a work life observation I’ve made many times; men are often simply considered competent, while women have to demonstrate they are. It’s a constant reminder that for women it’s still difficult to break the glass-ceiling, even when they are competent and experienced.

Read the full article here: https://www.intosaicbc.org/cbc-blog-challenge-your-perception-of-what-competency-looks-like-this-year/