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
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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
Why this Denver company is giving $750 a month to pregnant women
By Talib Visram December 08, 2023 Maternal mortality has been on the rise in the U.S. at the same time that childcare, healthcare, and housing costs are rising. A new initiative in Denver hopes to help combat those issues by improving the mental and physical health outcomes of mothers-to-be and their newborns. Pilots for … Continue reading Why this Denver company is giving $750 a month to pregnant women
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