The 2025 Women in the Workplace report by Lean In and McKinsey & Company builds on a decade of longitudinal data examining women’s representation, advancement, and workplace experiences in corporate America. Drawing on employer surveys and employee data, the report analyzes hiring, promotion, retention, and leadership trends across organizational levels, with continued attention to intersectional disparities affecting women of color. The 2025 edition assesses progress made since earlier reports and highlights persistent structural barriers, including uneven access to sponsorship, leadership pipelines, and accountability mechanisms. It also identifies employer practices associated with stronger gender equity outcomes, such as transparent promotion criteria, leadership commitment, and inclusive workplace policies. The report provides workforce and governance insights relevant to companies, policymakers, and investors integrating gender equity considerations into ESG and gender lens strategies.