How do women executives assess whether a company they are considering a position with is “female- friendly?” That is, does it provide the same opportunities to women as to men, and is it supportive of the work- life balance issues that are particularly important to many women professionals. The CIO Executive Council asked that question of members of its Executive Women in IT group. Though not comprehensive, this checklist provides starting points for identifying female- friendly environments when moving into a new position or company, and for fostering a more female- friendly environment from within an organization.
