The newsletter highlights findings from the Women in the Workplace report showing that entry-level women—many of whom are Gen Z—are less likely than men to receive encouragement to use AI at work, which correlates with lower confidence that AI skills will advance their careers. Only about 21 % of entry-level women report managers encouraging AI use versus 33 % of men, and just 37 % of these women believe AI will help their career prospects compared with 60 % of the overall workforce. The data also show structural disadvantages: young women are less likely to have sponsors or leadership development opportunities, and may hold back from promotions due to limited support and other demands. The newsletter suggests closing the AI encouragement gap, prioritizing early-career development, and ensuring fair hiring and promotion practices to better support women’s advancement.
