The Exodus of Women from Financial Services
Women are exiting the financial services industry faster than men, and faster than they leave other industries according to “Women in Financial Services,” a 2016 study conducted by Oliver Wyman. The report points out that the most vulnerable time period is mid-career, from 30 to 50, when the costs of staying outweigh the benefits women receive.
At mid-career, women often have caretaking responsibilities – children, parents and sometimes both....