7 Striking Facts About the State of Women in the Workplace
Here’s a kicker: Women’s representation in the corporate world isn’t improving in leaps and bounds. Not even in leaps or bounds. It actually hasn’t improved much at all in the last few years.
The Evolution of Women’s Leadership
Understanding how female leaders have developed over time can help us embrace the potential for their future advancement.
Women in Combat Wear Armor Designed for Men. That’s Finally Changing.
From helmets to accommodate a hair bun to maternity flight suits, gear designed for women is being developed and issued, changing the way the previously one-male-size-fits-all military outfits troops.
3 Reasons Why Gender Equality is an 'Everyone' Issue
Some 58 percent of men in one survey said there are no more obstacles for women in the workplace. Hey, guys, wake up.
The Pros and Cons of Female Bosses
Do you have a female boss, or can remember one you’ve had in the past? And are you remembering because she was a terrific, supportive mentor and coach, or because she was a high-maintenance nightmare? Is a female boss better than a male one — or much worse?
Why Employers Favor Men
Why are women discriminated against in hiring decisions? Research by Katherine Coffman, Christine Exley, and Muriel Niederle finds the answer is more subtle than expected.
Mellody Hobson
Mellody Hobson is an American businesswoman who is the president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments.
Once More: The Rise of Female Leaders
How gender and ethnicity affect the electability and success of women as political leaders.
The Challenges Faced By Women in The Workplace
For the last four years, Leanin.org and McKinsey have been conducting research on the participation and inclusivity of women in the workplace. While it might seem like the world is progressing and there’s a rising involvement of women in the workplace, the reality is quite different. As the report suggests, “progress isn’t slow. It’s stalled.”
Vice President Harris Becomes The First Woman To Speak At U.S. Navy Commencement
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the graduation and commission ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md.
Louvre Gets Its First Female Leader in 228 Years
Laurence des Cars, who will become the president of the world’s most visited museum in September, shares some of her plans in an interview.
Gender Equality Is Not a ‘Women’s Issue’
Attempting to close the gender gap in retail and consumer goods without the help of men is like attempting to ride a tandem bike alone: You might move forward a bit, but you’ll crash before you get very far.
Men Are More Likely to Leave Jobs if Their Boss Is a Woman
Things are looking rosy on the jobs front, but not everyone is always equal at work.
Girl boss stereotype: Empowering or detrimental to gender equality?
While at first glance this may seem like the perfect female empowerment catch phrase, a deeper look reveals the contradictory messages that have grown out of it.
Five Ways To Be A Successful Female Entrepreneur
Billions of economic value could have been created if female entrepreneurs started and developed new businesses at the same rate as men, according to the World Economic Forum.
What To Expect From The Influx Of Women On California’s Corporate Boards
As a result of a 2018 state law, California has dramatically increased the number of women on its corporate boards. Here’s what we can expect from this influx of women into powerful corporate roles.
The Support Women Need From Men at Home and at Work
Advocacy, mentoring, and equality make powerful gifts.
Female Managers vs Male Managers
While certainly equal in aptitude and ability, it’s widely acknowledged that there are certain personality differences between men and women.
7 Leadership Lessons Men Can Learn from Women
Although the majority of people at the top of organizations are men, studies show that it is actually women who have what it takes to effectively lead.