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There are two "invisibility points" holding back the progression and retention of women in male-dominated industries, a strategic leadership advisor says.

Many employers in these industries don't have issues attracting female talent, according to Cultivate Sponsorship founder Katriina Tahka, but they tend to lose women mid-career.

"There's a lot of focus on reporting on women in senior leadership, and that's great," Tahka tells HR Daily. "But what if you're losing the middle of your pipeline?"

At this point there's often a crossover between two "invisibility points", namely where women feel invisible themselves in workplaces, and also perceive that a future career path is invisible to them, she explains...