2020 Vision for Rhode Island Women, Leadership, and Wages

This report reviews the findings of a survey on initiatives and best practices that advance women conducted with 22 of the largest non-profit and for-profit businesses in Rhode Island. The report and survey also examine obstacles or other challenges to advancing women into leadership. The purpose is to understand the strengths and challenges in the Rhode Island business community and explore the strategies and initiatives that can be used to advance women in the workplace and promote empowerment. The advancement of women is a well-documented case for how to improve business and thus the overall economy of a state or municipality.