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Workplaces are at risk of losing a generation of women leaders—here are 5 things that could help

  By Band of Sisters November 25, 2022 More than 30 years ago, we were founding members of our company’s Women’s Resource Network.  We wore our power suits and our sensible heels into conference rooms to address the challenge of the day: not enough women in positions of power. Despite an increase in women holding … Continue reading Workplaces are at risk of losing a generation of women leaders—here are 5 things that could help

Exclusive: BIPOC and women ‘non-professional’ creators earn up to 23% less in the creative economy

  By Michael Grothaus October 17, 2022 A new “Future of Creativity” study from Adobe shows that gender and ethnicity disparities continue to persist in the creative economy when it comes to “non-professional” creatives. Just what is a non-professional creative? It’s someone who produces content but does not consider it their primary job.     … Continue reading Exclusive: BIPOC and women ‘non-professional’ creators earn up to 23% less in the creative economy

The women who made ENIAC more than a weapon

Hitting the Books: Newfangled oceanographers helped win WWII using marine science Trailblazing researcher Mary Sears led the unprecedented oceanic intelligence gathering effort. A. Tarantola @terrortola   Lethal Tides tells the story of pioneering oceanic researcher Mary Sears and her leading role in creating one of the most important intelligence gathering operations of World War II. … Continue reading The women who made ENIAC more than a weapon

How to Help Women in Business Get Past Gender Barriers to Management

How to Help Women in Business Get Past Gender Barriers to Management Due / 13 Oct 2022   According to a recent Women in the Workplace study from Lean In and McKinsey, the most significant barrier women face in business these days isn’t the glass ceiling. Instead, it’s the floor—the barrier to entry-level management positions. Although women now own 4 out … Continue reading How to Help Women in Business Get Past Gender Barriers to Management

Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022: 6 standouts for women

By Rebecca Barker August 02, 2022   This story is part of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022. Explore the full list of companies that are leading incubators of internal innovation talent.   These companies went above and beyond mere performative activism, aiming to achieve gender equity through a culture of innovation. Winner Adobe  … Continue reading Best Workplaces for Innovators 2022: 6 standouts for women

Equal pay comes to U.S. soccer: Here’s what to know about the landmark win for women players

By Connie Lin   May 18, 2022 In a landmark deal, soccer players of the U.S. men’s and women’s national teams will now be paid equally, including per-game fees and prize money from official tournaments, such as the FIFA World Cup. The agreement is a major win for women’s soccer—a victory claimed just six months … Continue reading Equal pay comes to U.S. soccer: Here’s what to know about the landmark win for women players