Reports: Gender equality in the workplace still falls short

A group marches towards Government House on International Women's Day. They showed appreciation for female politicians and rights advocates, while calling for a better life for female workers. Wichan Charoenkiatpakul

Despite years of promoting gender equality in the workplace and female empowerment among leaders and organisations worldwide, significant progress is lacking, according to recent studies.

The studies found women still have many milestones to pass in their professional lives until they can successfully bridge the gap.