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  Latest Research

  The AI Gender Gap Isn’t What You Think

  If you’ve been paying attention, a familiar story is already starting to settle in. You’ve probably seen the headline: as generative AI reshapes how work gets done, women are falling behind. Adoption is lower. Engagement is lower. And if that gap holds, it compounds.  The data behind that claim is real. A recent global analysis* […]

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  Level Up Your Career

  Stop Telling Women They Need to Develop Skills They Already Have

  Employers are remarkably consistent about the skills they want most. In a recent survey of Forté member companies, employers said they are looking for communication, analytical thinking, coachability, professionalism, leadership, client-facing confidence, and the ability to work well with others. They want people who can stay calm under pressure, build trust quickly, navigate change, and […]

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  Career Advancement

  Give to Gain in Action: Insights from Melody Wilding’s International Women’s Day Session

  The 2026 International Women’s Day theme was Give to Gain, highlighting the power of generosity and collaboration to advance women’s equality. At Forté, where these conversations happen year-round and not just when the social media calendar declares it International Women’s Day, we found ourselves interpreting the theme a little differently. In a note to the […]

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  Forté Signals

  Why “What’s My Next Step?” Is the Wrong Career Question Now

  For most of our working lives, we are taught to believe that progress should feel clear. You do the work.You do it well.You get good feedback.You pass Go. But the $200 never shows up. You start wondering if maybe you misread the rules.Or if you missed something obvious that everyone else seems to know.Or if […]

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  Articles

  Worked Up Over Words

  When vocabulary becomes evidence Lately, ordinary conversations at work feel strangely high-stakes. At first, the sensitivity seemed to focus on specific vocabulary words. You can literally see people asking themselves in real-time, “can I still say this?” But it’s not really about vocabulary, or any one particular word. People are careful with their words because […]

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  Global Business

  The Same Room, Three Experiences

  How Forté connects women across the career journey Forté Women Business Leaders Conference in London brought together women from across industries, institutions, and career stages. Designed with two tracks, one focused on early career talent and the other on MBA alumni and experienced professionals, the event created multiple entry points for learning and connection. Across […]

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