At every business in every industry, there is always an invisible glass ceiling that women seem to be unable to shatter. This glass ceiling is symbolic of all the ever-present challenges and obstacles women must constantly face in the workplace, such as the wage gap and unequal opportunity, whether it be for a job or a promotion. Females have to work twice as hard to be … [Read more...]
10 Infographics that Sum up the State of Women in Business
We all know that we're a long way from achieving equal pay for equal work, and it's not a secret that the leadership positions at most companies are dominated by men. Today is International Women's Day, so it seems like there is no better day of the year to focus on exactly where women are in the business world. To that end, I gathered 10 infographics that have been … [Read more...]
How to Earn Respect in a Male-Dominated Industry
If you are a woman seeking respect in an industry where testosterone reigns supreme, i.e., financial services, you need to learn how to successfully navigate the arena, or you’ll get eaten alive by the corporate wolves. Many previously male-dominated fields are now opening their doors to women. But many still hesitate when it comes to letting women climb the industry ladder. … [Read more...]
How to Champion Equality and Attract More Women Workers
It’s sad but true, there’s a notable absence of women in the workforce in top level positions after the age of thirty. Why? Well, the answer is fairly obvious I guess. While there have been quantum shifts in social trends with more women having children later; until biology catches up with society, the ticking clock is still a reality. Thanks to miserable maternity packages, … [Read more...]
Women in Business Statistics that Might Surprise You
Did you know that women make just $0.78 for every dollar men make in the United States? That's just one of the many statistics about women that you can find in the infographic at the end of this article. Some of the data is well-known, but it's great to see it all in one place. This is a collection of women in business statistics that shouldn't be missed. Here are some … [Read more...]
Top 50 Companies for Diversity in 2015
The annual ranking of the top 50 companies for diversity was released by DiversityInc this week, and for the second year in a row, Novartis Pharmaceuticals took the top spot. I always say, "A diverse team is a strong team," but it's important to remember that diversity doesn't only refer to gender, ethnicity, and so on. A diverse team will include members with different … [Read more...]
Equal Pay Day 2015 – Data Doesn’t Lie
Here we are again. Another year has passed and we're still talking about the gender pay gap. It's Equal Pay Day, so let's take a look at some of the latest statistics because data doesn't lie. According to a report from The National Partnership for Women & Families, An Unlevel Playing Field: America’s Gender-Based Wage Gap, Binds of Discrimination, And A Path Forward, if … [Read more...]
The Gender Gap and International Women’s Day
Today is International Women's Day. It's a day to recognize and celebrate women around the world, but in nearly every part of the world, women are still considered second-class citizens. Even in the United States, the gender pay gap provides one of the most irrefutable pieces of evidence that equality is far from a reality. With that in mind, let's review some key … [Read more...]
The Day Our CEO Told The Head of HR Her Ovaries Were Shriveling
I still hear stories about male colleagues requesting meetings in gentleman’s clubs, women being laughed out of the boardroom for using the color pink in presentations, and female employees feeling uncomfortable because of their choice of attire. Little things that remind us that we don’t belong entirely in the men’s club that is corporate America. Catalyst, a U.S. … [Read more...]
Corporate Diversity Yields Positive Bottom-Line Results – Infographic
Research has found again and again that a diverse team is a strong team capable of driving better bottom-line results than a non-diverse team. A new infographic from Adecco (shown at the end of this article) provides a timeline of workplace diversity as well as some key statistics that prove how important diversity is to company success. As you'll see from the numbers, … [Read more...]