商旅纵横Business travel insights that drive better decisions.
SearchEmail briefings
Back to all updates
Talent Management全球

SAP Concur Executives Discuss Gender Balance in the Workforce

In recognition of International Women's Day, SAP Concur President Mike Eberhard and Vice President of People Connection Jenn McColly discuss how to create more gender balance in the workforce. McColly cites McKinsey research that companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on their executive teams were 21% more likely to experience above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile. The post describes SAP Concur's workforce composition: 46% female, 39% of leaders are women, and 24% of employees in technology roles are female. It also notes SAP Concur's Corporate Social Responsibility partner CARE works to eradicate poverty and supports economic empowerment of women and…

View primary source (opens in a new tab)

Impact and considerations

Gender diversity is linked to corporate profitability and is an important issue in talent competition. Companies can improve gender balance through sponsorship, recruiting and employee network groups.

Key points

  • McKinsey research found companies in the top quartile for gender diversity on their executive teams were 21% more likely to experience above-average profitability than companies in the fourth quartile.
  • SAP Concur's workforce is 46% female, 39% of leaders are women, and 24% of employees in technology roles are female.
  • SAP Concur's Corporate Social Responsibility partner CARE works to eradicate poverty and supports economic empowerment of women and girls worldwide through education.
  • Both executives emphasize the importance of sponsorship for career advancement.
  • The post notes women tend to be over-mentored and under-sponsored.

Sources and time

Primary source
SAP Concur
Other sources
0
First source publication
29 Jun 2022, 19:47
Page published
14 Sept 2026, 00:27
Last updated
29 Jun 2022, 19:47
Report an issue or request removal