ADVANCE & HSG GENDER INTELLIGENCE REPORT
Online participation is open to all (in-person seats on invitation only).Thursday, 18 September 2025 | 16 -18 h. | English
The Gender Intelligence Report (GIR) is a collaboration between Advance and the Competence Center for Diversity, Disability & Inclusion (CCDI) at the University of St. Gallen to create transparency about the development of gender equality in the Swiss workplace. Consistent data analysis allows for evaluating progress over time and comparing different industries. This report serves not only as a data tool but as a practical guide to companies that want to accelerate change.
For the 2025 report, we analyzed HR raw data from 370,000 anonymized employees (more than 138,000 in management positions) across 90+ companies – a unique database in Switzerland in terms of quantity and quality.
Focus Topic 2025: How to Build a True Meritocracy
Is today’s business world really meritocratic? Do we truly always select the best person for the job? And why is meritocracy important for business success?
This year’s report explores how we can leverage the power of gender equality and inclusive leadership to build true meritocracies – systems in which advancement is based on “merits,” not on “privilege”, creating cultures where everyone can thrive and that benefit our economy and society at large.
Alongside the latest facts and figures on gender equality in Swiss business, the GIR provides fresh insights, best practices and hands-on recommendations.
The business case remains: gender equality is a powerful driver of success
Studies consistently show that diverse leadership teams are associated with stronger financial performance, greater innovation, and enhanced risk management. Research also indicates that companies with gender-diverse executive teams are more likely to outperform their peers in profitability.
Join us to find out how we can build fair meritocracies for the benefit of everyone – women, men, and all genders!
Be the first to learn:
… about the latest key figures on gender equality in the Swiss corporate world – what has changed?
… how an inclusive work culture contributes to better business results.
… how to create thriving meritocracies by accelerating gender equality.
Unique Data Set & Extrapolations
This report is a key component of the Advance program, serving not only as a data tool but as a practical guide to companies that want to accelerate change. The methodology was developed by Prof. Dr. Gudrun Sander and Dr. Ines Hartmann’s team at the Competence Center for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) at the University of St. Gallen.
