Pantene recently released an ad that urges women to fight workplace stereotypes. HR, HR Management, Strategies

Some of the stereotype examples displayed in the ad include:

  • A well dressed man is considered smooth; a well dressed woman is considered a show-off
  • A man giving a speech is considered persuasive; a woman giving a speech is considered pushy
  • A man working late is considered dedicated; a woman (mother) working late is considered selfish

Pantene created the ad in response and support of the message in Sheryl Sandberg's book, "Lean In." See our book review here. 

According to the EEOC, there have been over 32,000 gender related discrimination claims in 2012. That is up from 28,500 claims the previous year. Granted over 20,000 of those claims were found to have no reasonable cause.

However, the question still remains about the perception in the workplace. Are there still double standards?

Watch this short video and let us know your thoughts. Feel free to write comments below or in our social networks. Or just click on the poll below. We want to hear from you! You be the judge and tell us what you think.

Pantene Ad


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Tresha Moreland

Leadership Strategist | Founder, HR C-Suite, LLC | Chaos Coach™

With over 30 years of experience in HR, leadership, and organizational strategy, Tresha Moreland helps leaders navigate complexity and thrive in uncertain environments. As the founder of HR C-Suite, LLC and creator of Chaos Coach™, she equips executives and HR professionals with practical tools, insights, and strategies to make confident decisions, strengthen teams, and lead with clarity—no matter the chaos.

When she’s not helping leaders transform their organizations, Tresha enjoys creating engaging content, mentoring leaders, and finding innovative ways to connect people initiatives to real results.

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