Women have made some progress toward gender equality in the workforce and more high-paying careers for women have become available over the past several decades. Today, women are increasingly represented in leadership, healthcare, technology, and professional services roles that offer strong salaries and long-term career growth. A recent report from Resume Genius analyzing … [Read more...]
Gender Pay Gap Statistics in 2026
Despite decades of progress, gender pay gap statistics in 2026 show equal pay remains one of the most persistent financial challenges facing women in business today. While headlines often focus on the well-known “cents on the dollar” comparison, recent research shows the wage gap begins much earlier — at the level of salary expectations and job application behavior. Data from … [Read more...]
5 Ways Small Businesses Can Use Google Forms
Brought to you by Payable: Google Forms is just one tool in a business owner’s toolkit that can help save time and money. It’s easy to use even if you have limited technical skills, and it can be leveraged to streamline and automate a wide variety of tasks. You can accomplish everything from collecting payments to organizing employee requests, reducing manual tasks, and … [Read more...]
Best States to Start a Business in 2026
Starting a business is a big decision, and for women entrepreneurs, the stakes are often even higher. We know the statistics—about 20% of startups don’t survive their first year, and nearly half fold by year five. While passion and a solid business plan are non-negotiable, there is another critical factor that often flies under the radar: location. Where you plant your … [Read more...]
The Best Cities for Women’s Careers in 2026
Research has identified the best cities for women's careers in 2026. Location matters more than ever in today’s competitive workplace, where career growth, work-life balance, and economic opportunity are top priorities for women in business. A strong local job market can make the difference between stagnating in your current role and boldly stepping into the next phase of your … [Read more...]
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Business Women in 2026 (Plus an Action Plan to Make Them Stick)
As 2026 begins, business women are entering a year shaped by significant change and increased competition. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t opportunities for women seeking growth. Setting intentions is easy—but turning them into real progress requires strategy, structure, and accountability. Below are the top career- and business-focused New Year’s resolutions for … [Read more...]
10 Low-Stress High-Paying Jobs for Women
More women are redefining what career success looks like. A high salary alone is no longer the goal — work-life balance, flexibility, and manageable stress levels matter just as much. While no job is completely stress-free, some careers consistently offer strong earning potential without the relentless pressure, long hours, or constant urgency found in other roles. Resume … [Read more...]
What Gen Z Wants from Employers and How to Give It to Them
As Gen Z continues to make up a larger share of the workforce, their attitudes toward work are reshaping how organizations attract, engage, and retain talent. For women business owners and leaders, understanding these expectations isn’t just a matter of staying current—it’s about staying competitive in a labor market where the youngest generation of workers has strong ideas … [Read more...]
Women’s Equality: Best and Worst States in 2025
More than a century after ratification of the 19th Amendment, progress toward full women's equality in the United States is still uneven. Women have more pathways than ever, yet systemic barriers in pay, leadership, and representation remain stubbornly persistent. On the global stage, the U.S. still has ground to cover. In the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap … [Read more...]
Gaynor Paynter Joins the Women On Business Contributor Team
Please join me in welcoming Gaynor Paynter to the team of contributing writers at Women On Business. Gaynor brings insights from her background as a successful entrepreneur. Keep an eye out for her articles coming soon. In the meantime, you can learn more about Gaynor in her bio below. About Gaynor Paynter Gaynor Paynter has worked in the field of copy-editing, copywriting … [Read more...]