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