This January, Germany has dominated the news for women in business, with their bold step to require stock exchange-listed companies with executive boards of more than three, to have at least one woman on those boards. The cabinet have approved draft legislation to this effect, which according to the Justice Ministry, "would affect about 70 companies – of which 30 currently … [Read more...]
“Excuse Me, I’m Speaking” – 4 Ways to Deal with Manterruptions at Work
If you think that we live in a post-feminist society, then you can’t have watched last week’s Vice Presidential debate. Vice President Pence interrupted VP hopeful Kamala Harris somewhere between 10 and 16 times. For comparison, she interrupted him five times. If politics isn’t your thing, perhaps you caught the viral Tik Tik video of a 22 year old STEM student at the … [Read more...]
Media Bias: A Leadership Barrier For Women
In this day and age, we absorb media constantly, and the messages it gives us skew our worldview and perceptions of important topics. As I've gotten older and more observant of media messages, I've noticed distinct trends in how the media talks about leaders. I believe the media we consume has a direct impact on how we're viewing our leaders and their leadership styles … [Read more...]
Some Experts Say Women’s Salaries Are Still Less Than Men. Is It True?
A recent court case led to the refinement of the Equal Pay Act where a person’s salary, in this case a woman’s, cannot be based on previous salaries. This is to prevent a growing trend of stagnation and an ongoing gap in pay between men and women due to coming out of an era where equal pay was off the radar. Not All Jobs are Made Equal Some male experts say that not all jobs … [Read more...]
Feminism in the Business World
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...]