Studies have shown that happy and engaged employees are more effective agents of innovation and success. Focusing on employee satisfaction may lead to greater productivity and profitability. Think of happiness as a "career finder" that can help you tap into the direction that will help you...
Gender Research
Research Summary: Women in Philanthropy Have A Big Impact
Title: Women in Philanthropy Have A Big Impact Study: The 2011 Study of High Net Worth Women's Philanthropy (Osili and Mesch, The Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University 2011) Finding: Women are actively involved with the charities they support. InPower Insight: Women in...
What Do Family-Friendly Policies Look Like? [Infographic]
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...
Research Summary: Women Angel Investors
Title: Women Angel Investors and Entrepreneurs Are Doing Well Study: The Angel Investor Market in Q1Q2 2011: A Return to the Seed Stage (Sohl, Center for Venture Research 2011) Finding: While the number of women in the investment biz is still small, their capitalization rate is strong. Note about...
More women in Computer Science? Yay!
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...
Research Summary: Women Better Investors?
Title: Women Are Better Investors Study: Deflating News For Men: Women Better Investors (Barklay's Wealth & Ledbury Research 2011) Finding: Female investors are more likely to make money in the market. InPower Insight: Women act less impulsively when it comes to investing, which...
Research Summary: Women on Boards and Board Size Matter
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...
Research Summary: Gender Balance Helps Corporate Profits and Corporate Resonsibility
Title: Gender Balance Helps More Than Corporate Profits Study: Gender and Corporate Responsibility: It's A Matter of Responsibility (Rachael Soares, Christopher Marquis, Matthew Less, Catalyst 2011) Finding: Companies with both male and female leaders in the boardroom and at the executive table...
Research Summary: Men, Women and Leadership – A Paradox in Public Attitudes
Title: Men, Women and Leadership: A Paradox in Public Attitudes Study: Men or Women, Who's The Better Leader? A Paradox in Public Attitudes (Taylor, Morin, Wang, Cohn, Clark. Pew Research Center Social and Demographic Trends, 2008) Finding: Even though women are scored equal or higher on all...
Research Says: Women Are Environmentally Friendly
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....