It is well established that companies with women in leadership positions do well overall. As women strive to achieve equality in the workplace, it has become clear that want and effort alone will not get the job done. Women account for fewer than 15% of Fortune 500 executives. Companies, finally beginning to realize that a […]
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Recently on the blog, we talked about the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would have allowed gender-based wage disparities to be challenged and employers held accountable. On April 8, 2014, the act went up for a vote that would allow debate on the Senate floor, but didn’t pass. Senators voted along party lines: Democrats, yes,
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As the discussion around women in the workforce evolves from a mere awareness of the issue to a solutions-oriented discussion, one aspect of the debate deserves more examination: “the motherhood penalty.” A 2007 study at Cornell, titled “Getting a Job: Is There a Motherhood Penalty?” determined that there was in fact bias against mothers in
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A new book called The Confidence Code by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman says that women are suffering from a lack of confidence and this holds them back in the workplace. In an article in The Atlantic, the authors compare the ability of men to be confident whether or not they are “right,” and
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The role of chief operating officer has typically been relegated to the background while the CEO takes front and center stage. Understandable, since the CEO is typically the face and voice of the company. The COO’s role is internal and much of the work is done behind the scenes. However, more attention is being paid
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In 1963, President John F. Kennedy signed the Equal Pay Act into law. The Paycheck Fairness Act (S. 84/H.R. 377), which aims to update 1963’s Equal Pay act, is building momentum in Congress, buoyed by Sen. Barbara Mikulski and Rep. Rosa DeLauro. The Paycheck Fairness Act passed the House overwhelmingly in 2009, but failed in
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On the WE blog, we often discuss gender gaps in leadership positions and on corporate boards in the finance industry. Likewise, gender gaps also exist in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Despite advances made over the past few decades, there’s still a large deficit in the number of women holding positions in these careers.
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I was recently interviewed by a talented writer for an article on women and risk management.[1] I believe there are a lot of misconceptions around the prevalent thinking that women are less risk averse than men. Our research shows two main trends as to why women are perceived as a good choice for these roles: First,
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As business leaders, we’re expected to inspire others. But who inspires us? Here are ways to find exciting new ideas, and the possibilities that could ensue.
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We’ve all heard the news by now. Mary T. Barra was chosen as the next CEO of General Motors. G.M.’s board chose her unanimously from a few internal candidates to replace current CEO Daniel F. Akerson, who will retire early to spend time with his ailing wife. “Mary was picked for her talent” and “not
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