Octavia Goredema says that Black women founders seeking capital mustn’t be discouraged by depressing statistics. Kim Davis on July 12, 2024 Entrepreneur and author Octavia Goderema When it comes to securing funding for a tech startup, we all know the depressing statistics. Men do better than women, white men do better than Black men, … Continue reading Black women founders have to keep pushing
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Does having more women in VC circles lead to more funding for woman-led businesses? No, says new study
June 29, 2024 Does having more women in VC circles lead to more funding for woman-led businesses? No, says new study Advocates for gender equity have long called for firms to have more female senior venture capitalists on their teams. BY The Conversation Venture capital plays an important role in helping new businesses get off … Continue reading Does having more women in VC circles lead to more funding for woman-led businesses? No, says new study
How women in marketing can thrive in the age of AI
Far from feeling threatened by the incursion of AI into marketing, women should realize they are well-placed to seize promising opportunities. Theresa Kushner on May 29, 2024 What AI is and isn’t so that we have a clearer picture of the field we play in. What skills will be needed to operate effectively in … Continue reading How women in marketing can thrive in the age of AI
Microfeminism: On TikTok, women share the little ways they fight sexism in the workplace
May 18, 2024 Microfeminism: On TikTok, women share the little ways they fight sexism in the workplace On social media, hundreds of videos with millions of views hope to chip away at the ingrained gender norms that hurt women in their careers, by encouraging small daily acts of protest. BY Sarah Bregel In 2024, women are … Continue reading Microfeminism: On TikTok, women share the little ways they fight sexism in the workplace
This specific kind of commute is stressing women out
April 26, 2024 This specific kind of commute is stressing women out It’s one that they do disproportionately more than men. BY Sarah Bregel Women do the bulk of caregiving, whether it’s for children, disabled adults, or the elderly. And according to new research published in Transportation Research Part D: Transport and Environment, they also do … Continue reading This specific kind of commute is stressing women out
Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need
April 24, 2024 Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need Inequality is about more than just pay. A new survey reveals stark realities for women at work across 10 different countries. BY Shalene Gupta The gender wage gap has narrowed to women earning 92 cents … Continue reading Too many women are working through their high menstrual pain instead of taking the time off they need
Olivia Colman calling out Hollywood’s pay gap reveals a frustrating truth about salary negotiations for women at work
March 28, 2024 Olivia Colman calling out Hollywood’s pay gap reveals a frustrating truth about salary negotiations for women at work Companies sometimes use ‘precedent’ to determine what an employee is worth, even if the calculation is built on a faulty premise. BY Shannon Cudd A somber fact to reckon with as we near the end … Continue reading Olivia Colman calling out Hollywood’s pay gap reveals a frustrating truth about salary negotiations for women at work
OpenAI Sora Created Image Of Two Women In A Video
OpenAI’s Sora Created Image Of Two Women In A Video by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, March 14, 2024 The image of two women sitting next to each other in a room appearing in a media story is not real. The women were created by Sora, OpenAI’s text to video artificial intelligence (AI) imaging technology. … Continue reading OpenAI Sora Created Image Of Two Women In A Video
Number of women in marketing up, but salary and seniority remain problems
Women hold 51% of jobs at UK SEO agencies, however men are more likely to hold senior positions. Constantine von Hoffman on March 8, 2024 The marketing industry is in an interesting position when it comes to women in the workforce. Women hold 60% of all North American marketing jobs, according to data from LinkedIn, … Continue reading Number of women in marketing up, but salary and seniority remain problems
6 women on what they learned about starting a business in midlife
By Anisa Purbasari Horton March 12, 2024 Entrepreneurship is often portrayed as the domain of the young. We hear countless stories of founders in their 20s and 30s raising millions of dollars, which creates the impression that the best time to start a business is at the beginning your career. But the statistics show otherwise. … Continue reading 6 women on what they learned about starting a business in midlife