Tag Archives: Women

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

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

Women are falling behind in the green economy. LinkedIn says the gender gap is getting worse

  By Shalene Gupta December 04, 2023 Gender inequity is everywhere, from household chores and leisure time to salaries and now “green skills.” As climate change looms over us, skills that can help solve environmental problems are becoming increasingly valuable. However, a new report from LinkedIn finds that only 1 in 10 women have so-called … Continue reading Women are falling behind in the green economy. LinkedIn says the gender gap is getting worse

Hip-hop’s 50th anniversary spotlights the influence and struggles of women in the industry

  By Yannise Jean December 02, 2023 It’s been a year-long celebration of hip-hop’s 50th anniversary with the spotlight on the art form’s undeniable impact on music and culture. And a notable cap to the year was Grammy-winning recording artist and producer Missy Elliott becoming the first female rapper inducted into the Rock & Roll … Continue reading Hip-hop’s 50th anniversary spotlights the influence and struggles of women in the industry

Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy

Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy Deanna Ritchie / Sep 27, 2023   On 21 September 2023, the United Nations (UN) demonstrated its commitment to inclusive funding by highlighting the importance of empowering female entrepreneurs to achieve gender equality and stimulate global economic growth. This undertaking includes implementing targeted measures that close the gender divide … Continue reading Unleashing Women Entrepreneurs: Boosting Global Economy