Only about 12% of undergraduate women are STEM majors. STEM is a commonly used acronym for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics; which are fields that are imperative in our society today. There are a lot of reasons why this number is so ridiculously low, however an often overlooked reason is the confidence gap between men and women when pursuing education, jobs, … [Read more...]
Why Business Women Shouldn’t Depend on Historical Statistics
According to the UNESCO Institute for Statistics (UIS), less than 30% of the world’s researchers are women. In other words, 70% of people dedicated to science and research are men. This data seems to be reflected in the historical development of humanity. Without going any further, if you search on Google for the "10 greatest scientists,” between the names of Einstein, … [Read more...]
Why Women Have Thicker Skin – Insults and Stories
There has been a lot of news recently about how women have been treated by executives, investors, and management. This is why women have thicker skin! Women have thicker skin -- it's a fact! The sad part is as a female founder, I was not shocked at all but thankful that there were some brave women that got tired enough of it to speak out. This happens more often than you … [Read more...]
Women in the Construction Industry: The Low Down #NotJustForBoys
It goes without saying that construction is an industry which is primarily male-dominated. Up until recent years, it was almost unheard of for women to be working in the construction industry, and even nowadays, the number of female workers are scarce; so scarce that heads are turned when a female worker is seen working in the sector. Presently, less than 10% of workers in … [Read more...]
The Imbalance of Women in Business Leadership
The imbalance of women in business leadership positions persists despite the growing number of studies that consistently find the same thing---businesses with diverse leadership teams, which include women in executives roles, perform better than businesses that lack women at the top. The infographic at the end of this article includes a number of statistics that prove just … [Read more...]
Australia’s Fight for Gender Equality
Australia is a beautiful country known for its unique wildlife, exotic outback, and the Crocodile Hunter, but what often goes unseen and undiscussed about Australia is the government’s focus on creating and expanding gender equality as part of both its domestic and foreign policies. By creating organizations such as the Office for Women and positions such as the Ambassador … [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...]
Being Equal is Not the Issue – It is About Value
The word ‘equality’ derives from the word ‘equal’, which is defined as being the same or identical. Therefore, two things that are not the same cannot possibly be equal. That said, two different things can be considered to have the same value; and this is far more important than trying to actually be equal when we’re not designed to be. Men and women are different in so many … [Read more...]
The Rise of Women as Primary Breadwinners [Infographic]
Earlier this year, I shared the Women on Business What's She Worth? The Slow Road to Equal Pay infographic that visually depicted the size and effects of the gender pay gap. Now, I have another infographic to share that puts the issue of unequal pay in a new light. Below, you can view the Breadwinning Moms infographic from CityTownInfo.com, which explains the rise of women … [Read more...]
Forbes 400 Wealthiest Americans 2013 List Includes Only 48 Women
The 2013 Forbes 400 Wealthiest Americans ranking has been released, and this year's list includes only 48 women. The top ten wealthiest women on the list include: #6 - Chrysty Walton (and family) #8 - Alice Walton #15 - Jacqueline Mars #23 - Abigail Johnson # 29 - Anne Cox Chambers #35 - Laurene Powell Jobs (and family) #49 - Elaine Marshall (and … [Read more...]