Much research has been done on the phenomenon of the glass ceiling, but over the last decade we have witnessed many women shatter it. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), gender segregation among occupations in the United States is lessening to a small degree. CNNMoney.com reported that in 2011 there were 12 FORTUNE 500 companies headed by women (although … [Read more...]
Archives for February 2013
The Value of an MBA for Women [Infographic]
Do you need to go back to school and get an MBA? The answer to that question depends on your career goals, but research shows that an MBA can lead to increases in pay and opportunities for women in business. The infographic below shows a number of statistics related to the value of an MBA for women, which were compiled by the Forte Foundation, MBA@UNC, and HowToMBA, the MBA … [Read more...]
Why Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer’s Slaying of Telecommuting Makes Me Mad – It’s Not Why You Think
Last week, All Things D published an internal email from Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer announcing the end of all employee telecommuting, and it's making a lot of people mad. I don't like it either, but one of the biggest reasons her mandate makes me mad probably isn't the reason you think. Yes, I think that eliminating telecommuting is a step backwards. Yes, I think that … [Read more...]
Makers – Women Who Make America
Hilary Clinton and Sheryl Sandberg of Facebook are just two of the women who were interviewed for MAKERS: Women Who Make America, a documentary of social history narrated by Mery Streep which will air on PBS on February 26th. MAKERS was developed by PBS and Simple Facial Skincare. The documentary chronicles the last 50 years of the women’s movement by highlighting the … [Read more...]
1 in 3 People Report Stress Levels Have Risen in Past Year
How stressed are you? If you're like 1 in 3 people involved in a study by the American Psychological Association (APA) called "Stress in America," then you're more stressed today than you were a year ago. The study analyzed stress by generation and found that stress levels are on the rise for all American adults regardless of their age. According to the study, Millenials … [Read more...]
Women on Business Welcomes Carolyn K. Broner, Ph.D. to the Contributor Team
I'm very happy to announce that Carolyn K. Broner, Ph.D., has joined the Women on Business contributor team. She brings with her a deep background in business, entrepreneurship, leadership, and organizational change management. You can learn more about Carolyn in her bio below. Please join me in welcoming her to Women on Business. I know she's going to share some excellent … [Read more...]
And the Winner Is…
Success…and then what? As we start our businesses, we are constantly chasing a dream. We work insane hours, sacrifice everything that means anything to us because we know that success is coming. When we finally get it what happens? As I found out that I had been awarded a big contract, a colleague reminded me to not get comfortable with the success, to remember that I was … [Read more...]
Four Factors: How to Stay Motivated when Working From Home!
Guest Post By Sheri Andrunyk, Master Practitioner of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Inspiring Speaker, Holistic Business and Life Coach, Author and Publisher (More about Sheri at the end of this post) Staying motivated is a choice, and it doesn’t always come from “feeling” like doing something. In fact, the feelings usually follow action. Staying motivated is about focusing on … [Read more...]
Women, Invest in Yourselves
Guest Post By Mary Kinney, Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Ginnie Mae, a cornerstone of the U.S. housing finance system since it was created more than 40 years ago (More about Mary at the end of this post) We entered the new year with resolutions and new perspectives on life. Whether you want to focus on your health, spend more time with friends and … [Read more...]
How to Improve Your Public Speaking Skills to Boost Your Business and Career
Public speaking is a skill that few people excel at without a lot of practice and training. However, public speaking is one of the best ways to indirectly promote yourself and your company. How do you improve your public speaking skills if you can't afford to hire a trainer to help you? Susan Dugdale of Write-out-loud.com offers a comprehensive speech evaluation process that … [Read more...]