Joint research by McKinsey & Company and LeanIn.org, black women are much less likely than their colleagues to have a work sponsor.
According to Business Insider a sponsor is someone who goes beyond mentoring you.
Sponsors give you advice and advocate for you at work and can help you get a promotion.
How can black women get sponsored?
Business Insider says that black women can take important steps like introducing themselves to senior leaders.
Managers and company leaders should make an effort to get to know their employees and establish themselves as a resource.