NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: A European Union (EU) proposal could require that corporate boards include 40% women by 2020.The draft law is expected to be published in October and includes sanctions for companies that don't comply, including fines, exclusion from government tenders, and a ban on public subsidies. Aoife White explains on Bloomberg Businessweek: "Some 13.7 percent … [Read more...]
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Stocks Go up When Women Are on Company Boards
NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: There have been so many studies showing that diverse corporate boards lead to better overall business results, and now another study has found a direct connection between having women on company boards and improved stock performance. Furthermore, the study found that companies with women on their boards really outperformed other companies during the … [Read more...]
How Businesswomen Can Get on Corporate Boards of Directors
In a "Women in Business" Roundtable at the University of Illinois College of Business last month sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers, three prominent businesswomen from the Chicago, Illinois area (Doris Christopher, Ann Cresce and Jean Reagan) addressed the gender gap in corporate board rooms and provided suggestions for how women can increase their chances for getting in those … [Read more...]
Why Digital Signage Is a Game-Changer for Women-Owned Small Businesses
Brought to you by Kitcast TV: Men-owned businesses are three times more common than women-owned businesses, but the latter are performing better. Women can do much better if there are solutions for resources and budget constraints. Kitcast TV is the perfect solution for them. Digital signage content is known to boost sales, and this is why it’s a top choice of marketers … [Read more...]
Jennifer Guzman Joins the Women On Business Team of Contributors
Please join me in welcoming Jennifer Guzman to the team of contributing writers at Women On Business. Jennifer brings more than two decades of business experience with her and will undoubtedly share amazing insights. Watch for her articles coming soon! In the meantime, you can learn more about Jennifer in her bio below. About Jennifer Guzman As a key figure in Chicago's … [Read more...]
Women in Business Through Ages: A Brief History
Brought to you by WebDolphin: Throughout history, women have continually shattered the glass ceiling in various aspects of life, including education and the corporate world. Their journey has been one of remarkable progress, resilience, and perseverance. As we delve into this brief historical exploration of the role of women in business, we'll uncover the evolution of … [Read more...]
Closing the Gender Gap in Tech: E-Learning Pathways for Women in STEM
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, diversity and inclusion are more crucial than ever. The gender gap in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields has long been a concern, with women historically underrepresented in tech-related professions. However, the digital age has brought forth a powerful solution: E-learning. Through online education, … [Read more...]
Women in Construction: Roles You Might Want to Consider
Brought to you by Hunt Electric, Inc.: It is a known fact that the world of construction is male-dominated. According to the National Association of Women in Construction, in 2018, only 9.9% of construction workers in the United States were women. However, those numbers are slowly on the rise. According to Go Construct, a significant 37% of new employees choosing … [Read more...]
Wanted: Women in Fortune 500 Companies
As a woman looking around at career options, please consider applying for a job with a big corporation. I know these companies often don’t seem female-friendly or the “greedy big business” image of them is unappealing to a lot of women who often want to do good for society and don’t feel like this is the right path. Women also hear about sexism and harassment at these … [Read more...]
How Business Women Can Beat Imposter Syndrome
Today is International Women's Day, so it seems like an appropriate time to reflect not just on topics like the gender pay gap and gender inequality in business leadership but on supporting women and helping them be more successful in the future. To that end, I'm not going to write about gender inequality in business today. There are plenty of statistics and research on that … [Read more...]