At a recent event celebrating women in technology, Tina Fey had some words of wisdom for women looking to succeed in a male-dominated industry. Fey said: “Don’t get too comfortable being the only woman in the room. Remember to try to find opportunities to bring other women in – to throw the rope down. I try to tell […]
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According to a new report from the Credit Suisse Research Institute, companies with more women on their boards perform better. The report, which tracked 2,360 companies over six years, concludes: “Companies with one or more women on the board have delivered higher average returns on equity, lower gearing, better average growth and higher price/book value multiples.” The survey
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In this age of hyper-connectivity, constant pressure, long workdays and growing complexity, stress is unavoidable. What separates those who thrive under pressure from those who crumble is how they cope with that stress. Building good habits to transform stress into motivation is an invaluable tool for avoiding burnout and staying sharp.
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Earlier this year, Jack Zenger and Joseph Folkman released figures from a 2011 survey they conducted of 7,280 leaders from both public and private organizations. They write: “At every level, more women were rated by their peers, their bosses, their direct reports, and their other associates as better overall leaders than their male counterparts —
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According to research conducted by both Catalyst and McKinsey & Company, businesses with gender diversity in their senior management have a higher return on investment than companies with few or no women. Gender Balance Makes Good Business Sense Companies with more women on their boards outperformed rivals, with a 42% higher return on sales, 53% higher
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Gender Balance – A Tricky Conversation Talking about gender balance in corporate leadership can sometimes be an uncomfortable conversation. Companies may feel put on the defensive about justifying who makes up their leadership. And women may be concerned that their gender is being highlighted over what should really matter – their qualifications and their performance
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