The gender wage gap in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers is alive and well as you can see in the Women in Science: Under the Microscope I shared on Women on Business earlier this year. More women are needed in STEM careers (learn three critical reasons why), but the number of women pursuing STEM careers is actually decreasing. In 1985, 37% of … [Read more...]
What’s She Worth? The Slow Road to Equal Pay [Infographic]
Women have been fighting for the right to equal pay in the workforce for decades. While developments have been slow, it's obvious that time has been kind to the women who have fought to close the gap between the median wages received by men vs. women -- but not kind enough. The Evolution of Expectation Back in the 1970s, the average median wage for a man was approximately … [Read more...]
Small Businesses – The Most Tried and Failed [Infographic]
Which small businesses are the most tried? Which are the most failed? An infographic from Top Business Degrees that I stumbled on thanks to David Wallace of Small Business Trends provides all of the stats for you to review. As you read through the infographic, you might feel discouraged when you see stats like 95% of small businesses fail within the first five years and only … [Read more...]
Small Business – Big Savings [Infographic]
Did you know that one in five dollars that your business earns goes towards paying your employees? Obviously, this is an expense you can’t avoid, but what are the other ways your business can save cash and grow? Making every penny count is the key to success for most businesses, and it's also one of the biggest challenges, especially for smaller companies where it could mean … [Read more...]
Measuring How Happy Small Business Owners Really Are [Infographic]
Did you know that 70% of small business owners describe themselves as “happy” and 97% feel a sense of “pride and accomplishment"? On the flip side – 88% of small business owners say they never fully stop thinking about their business and 39% work more than 60 hours per week. Those statistics come from a new infographic from Bolt Insurance which examines how happy small … [Read more...]
How to Make Women in the Workplace Happy [Infographic]
Below is an infographic from Accenture for International Women's Day that highlights what makes women in the workplace happy. The number one way to improve work-life balance and increase a woman's happiness in her job is to offer her flexibility. If you think about it, allowing employees to have flexible schedules doesn't have to be a huge issue for companies. It's just not … [Read more...]
The Value of an MBA for Women [Infographic]
Do you need to go back to school and get an MBA? The answer to that question depends on your career goals, but research shows that an MBA can lead to increases in pay and opportunities for women in business. The infographic below shows a number of statistics related to the value of an MBA for women, which were compiled by the Forte Foundation, MBA@UNC, and HowToMBA, the MBA … [Read more...]
The Top Affiliate Marketing Benefits [Infographic]
Affiliate marketing is extremely popular these days and can be a great way to get your brand, products, and services in front of wider audiences and drive conversions via leads and sales. In simplest terms, affiliate marketing involves paying a commission to people or entities who agree to be your affiliates. Those affiliates promote your company, brand, or products to their … [Read more...]
The Real Benefits of Employee Telecommuting [Infographic]
Today, approximately 30 million Americans telecommute at least one day per week, and that number is expected to increase 63% by 2016. For most employers, the biggest deterrent to allowing employees to telecommute is the myth that their productivity levels will decrease when they work from home. Statistics show that's not true as you can see in the infographic … [Read more...]
2013 State of Women-Owned Businesses Data Released [Infographic]
Optimism prevails among women business owners in 2013 according to the data from the 2013 State of Women-Owned Businesses report from Web.com and the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO). The data comes from a survey of 552 women business owners conducted between December 14, 2012 and January 4, 2013. Of the survey respondents, 85% predicted that more women … [Read more...]