DiversityInc has released its annual ranking of the top 50 companies for diversity. This is the fifteenth year that the ranking has been done. For the 2014 list, 1,215 companies with a minimum of 1,000 employees each participated in a survey used for the ranking process so they could see how they stack up in supporting diversity in comparison to their competitors. To develop … [Read more...]
Getting Beyond Unconscious Bias
We are all guilty of bias. It is part of being human. One of the issues facing women in business is continued stereotyping , unconscious bias and the unintended consequences that result. This is one of the most difficult issues organizations face when they are working on culture shifts that must take place if women are to participate on an even playing field. The most … [Read more...]
Betty Takes on Walmart
Last week a San Francisco-based 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals certified the largest class-action employment lawsuit in U.S. history. The dispute was first filed in 2001 by Betty Dukes, a store greeter from California, along with five co-workers. The plaintiffs argue that women are paid less and given fewer promotions than their male co-workers, and the lawsuit states that … [Read more...]
Are Quotas for Businesswomen Managers & Executives Useful?
Norway implemented a quota system related to the ratio of males and females in Norwegian companies' boardrooms, and those companies have until January 31, 2008 to comply by ensuring at least 40% of their board members are women. If Norwegian companies don't comply, they'll face legal action. Quotas have long been the subject of debate related to equal opportunity … [Read more...]