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...]
Entrepreneurship – Why Gender Is Not an Issue
I am going to be totally frank with you all. I have never entertained the idea that my gender was an issue with regards to how I approached my working life as an entrepreneur---ever. I am using ‘issue’ in the same way I would use ‘matter of contention’ by the way. Similarly, I have never let my nationality, age, height, number of offspring, etc. become an issue in running … [Read more...]
Working Women Make Business Happen
International Women’s Day (IWD) is on Sunday, March 8, 2015. It originates from International Working Women’s Day (IWWD), which I think is important to highlight. It is not a day where we simply celebrate being women because we think we are fabulous (well some might), but in my opinion, it is a day where we are meant to celebrate the real achievements of women worldwide (past … [Read more...]
How to Get Ahead: Advice from a Female’s Perspective
It’s a sad fact that women are still not fairly represented in today’s workplace. In the United States, women who work full-time are only paid 78 cents for every dollar their male counterpart earns. Women earn 60 percent of all bachelor’s degrees as well as 60 percent of all master’s degrees, and they make up over half of the workforce. Despite these numbers, less than 15 … [Read more...]
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Helps the Global Economy
Sponsored by Coke Philippines: "Entrepreneurs are the foundation for innovation, economic growth, and job creation." That quote was published last year by Ingrid Vanderveldt of the United Nations Foundation's Global Entrepreneur Council. However, the gender gap still exists in business and in life. According to the 2014 World Economic Forum Gender Gap report, the largest … [Read more...]
5 Ways an MBA Can Shatter the Glass Ceiling for Women in Business
Sponsored by Lake Forest Graduate School of Management: Although it’s often subconscious, the glass ceiling---a proverbial, invisible barrier women confront when trying to earn their way up the corporate ladder---is something that exists. Women with the same qualifications and experience as male co-workers can receive less advancement opportunities and lower pay as a result … [Read more...]
Queen Bees in the Workplace
There is no denying that there is a lack of women in the workplace, especially in industries such as IT, finance, construction and engineering. The stats vary from country to country, but nevertheless, the issue exists worldwide. This has an effect far greater than just on women’s careers. It affects men, women, businesses, and the economy because research shows that a more … [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...]
“Girl Power” Bridges the Generation Gap
If chants and cheers of "Girl Power!," "Girls Rule!" and "Women Rock!" are sentiments you've left in the past, this post is your excuse to loosen up and let the girl pride fly. It's also your ticket to heightened global awareness, volunteer opportunities, and potential partnerships with organizations and businesses around the world using social media for social … [Read more...]
United Nations Urges Iceland Government to Continue Gender Equality Efforts
Iceland ranked number one in the world for gender equality by the World Economic Forum when the country was in the midst of its worst economic crisis, but as a new government comes into power, the United Nations Working Group is urging the new leaders to sustain its efforts and continue to close the gender gaps in employment and violence. The United Nations reports that … [Read more...]