After interviewing women in 2021 who currently/previously work(ed) in the sport industry, we found experiences of hostility by colleagues made it evident they’re the odd (wo)man out. Organizational culture neglecting, and not creating safe spaces for women in the sports industry, results in decreased mental health, reduced confidence and – for some leaving the industry entirely.
Shared ownership of inclusion policy is the surest path to safer sports workplaces
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Elizabeth Taylor, Katie Sveinson and Laura Burton
Nike. Washington Commanders. Phoenix Suns. Each of these sports organizations made headlines for issues with sexism and sexual harassment. Unsurprisingly, women working in sports experience negative effects. Women across all industries are almost three times more likely to leave their jobs when they feel excluded. One woman said about the climate at her organization: “It…