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...]
71 Years to Gender Equality in Top Chicago Companies
The Chicago 50 2013 Census Report from The Chicago Network reveals that it will take 71 years for men and women to have equal representation in the boardrooms and executive positions at Chicago's 50 largest publicly-traded companies. In 2013, the census found the total number of top women executive officers fell to 74, down from its peak of 94 set in 2005. The percentage of … [Read more...]