As life at the corporate top goes, women have come a long way — but has it been far enough? That’s a question that intrigued Motif Investing, which created an infographic titled “Women CEOs — Myths and Messages From the Top” to illustrate the current state of female executives. For example, while...
Although we've made great strides over the last hundred years in defining equality and in blurring the line between genders and their roles in society, there aren't that many women in leadership positions. Well the trend is finally upon us and more and more women are entering into authoritative...
We hear a lot about the pay gap and there certainly is one. But what we're learning is that the pay gap isn't all about discrimination. The choices women make matter too. Nothing is all or nothing! - InPower Editors (updated May 13, 2016) Finding: Everyone agrees there is still an equal pay gap...
Do women have more opportunity to close the gender gap in entrepreneurship than we're taking? This data seems to say "yes." Originally on: kauffman.org
Study: The Business Benefits of Gender Diversity and Working Women on the Front Lines (Gallup, Badal, 2014) Finding: The study of more than 800 business units from two companies representing two different industries -- retail and hospitality -- finds that gender-diverse business units have...
When issues of family-friendly policies in the U.S. come up, it's hard for us to understand what's possible since we have little precedent in this country, historically. This infographic sheds light on what policies look like in other countries, countries without the wealth and resources we have...
It's an old story, computers are too geeky for girls. But not anymore! We're glad to report that women in computer science are increasing their numbers! Know a girl who likes computers? Encourage her! (Please repost) - InPower Editors Source: Best Computer Science SchoolsDo you have any good...
Title: Women on Boards, and Board Size, Matters For Performance Study: The Evershed Board Report (John Heaps, Chairman. PR Moment 2011) Finding: The size and shape of a board play a tangible part in the success, or otherwise, of an organization. Note about The Woman Effect Research Index: This...
Study: Women Are Environmentally Friendly (Abrams Research, Abrams) Finding: Seven independent studies/surveys show that women are much more conscious of their environmental impact. InPower Insight: Women express caring and nurturing in more diverse ways than simply taking care of their family....
Title: Women-Owned Small Businesses Growing Quickly Study: Women-Owned Companies (Phillips, American City Business Journals 2011) Finding: Women-owned small businesses are the fastest-growing segment of the business market. Note about The Woman Effect Research Index: This study was performed by...
