Albertsons Argyilan Wants More Businesses to Support Leaders Mid-Career Family Ambitions Beet.TV [Video]

Perceptions of women business leaders may have shifted in recent years — but is there still a misunderstanding about female leadership?

In this video interview with Beet.TV, Kristi Argyilan, SVP, Retail Media, Albertsons Companies, said the distinction between the perceived styles of men and women leaders remains an open item for business to address.

Meanwhile, businesses still need to support women during their mid-career stage, she said.

As well as examining whether they have the right support at home, companies also need to understand how to help women re-enter the workforce should they take time out, Argyilan said to Beet.TV Editorial Director Lisa Granatstein.

“I think, in general, especially for women mid-career, I think the big open question is, ‘How do we allow women to exit and re-enter the workforce?’ Because mid-career is also when you’re starting a family.”

Research for solicitor firm Cripps found 26% of respondents saidtaking a career break was a barrier to career progression.

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