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Of all Fortune 500 companies, only 41 are currently headed by women (which is less than 10%). Despite this lack of representation, having a woman at the helm can often positively impact a corporate bottom line. This recent piece from Forbes outlines five reasons why companies can benefit from placing women in the top spots.