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Why women managers are more likely to leave

Oct 13, 2026 · 15m

Summary

This episode examines a new WGEA report revealing that women managers are resigning at higher rates than men due to inflexible workplace designs and unequal caring loads. Christine Cassley, CEO of the WGEA, discusses the need for structural changes to retain female talent and notes that companies with diverse leadership tend to outperform. The segment also features market analyst Mark Gardner, who discusses the RBA’s recent interest rate hike, the impact of Chinese chip advancements on global tech stocks, and advises investors to remain cautious amid geopolitical tensions and high bond yields.

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Ripple Kids Plant-Based Milk Intro: Market recap and today's topics Report: Women leaving management roles at higher rates Interview: WGEA CEO on workplace design and flexibility Interview: Strategies for retaining talent and meeting schedules Interview: Gender disparities in female-dominated industries Interview: Link between gender diversity and business performance Outro: WGEA interview conclusion Sponsor: SBS advertising opportunities Market Update: Flat share market and tech sector swings Interview: MPC Markets on quiet trading and oil prices Interview: RBA rate hike and fiscal policy challenges Interview: Impact of Chinese chip advancements on tech stocks Interview: Investment outlook for memory chip companies Interview: Advice for investors amid global economic headwinds
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