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Women's History Month 2024

Women's History Month 2024

As we celebrate Women's History Month 2024, it is a time to reflect on incredible achievements and contributions of women throughout history. It is a time to honor the trailblazing women who have fought for equal rights, shattered glass ceilings, and
G100 Appoints Valerie Dwyer as first UK Chair for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

G100 Appoints Valerie Dwyer as first UK Chair for Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises

Her remit also includes sustainability, working towards UN Sustainable Development Goal No. 5, Achieve Gender Equality and empower all women & girls

Three “L’s” to Making an Impact

Three “L’s” to Making an Impact

The problem of lack of gender diversity in the highest levels of corporations, including boards isn’t new and although the problem has long been recognized, progress to address it has been slow...
Got Goals for 2019? Bring Women to the Table!

Got Goals for 2019? Bring Women to the Table!

You already know this: women add much more to your executive board than the requisite leadership, industry skills and exceptional intelligence. Study after study has revealed that putting a woman on...
Leakage in the Female Talent Pipeline

Leakage in the Female Talent Pipeline

Recent changes in legislation and statute on both sides of the Atlantic have focused attention on the female talent pipeline. A raft of research evidence demonstrates that having a greater degree of gender...
The Importance of Women Leaders in the Era of #MeToo

The Importance of Women Leaders in the Era of #MeToo

by Robyn Forman Pollack, Esq. —   The #MeToo Movement has given every organization a choice. Do nothing about workplace issues and face financial ...
Can you be heard from your seat at the table?

Can you be heard from your seat at the table?

You've made it! You have a seat at the table. Your colleagues (all male) congratulate you and welcome you warmly. Then they talk amongst...
I Change The World. I Am An Engineer.

I Change The World. I Am An Engineer.

by Kristen Pressner, IEEE.tv Specials, 2015 — Insightful and wildly popular keynote address at 2015 IEEE Women in Engineering event sharing 3 prag...
Half-Way: On Turning 50

Half-Way: On Turning 50

by Jennifer Gilhool - Gender Economics Lab — Whether you are a sports fan or just a casual observer, you likely are familiar with the concept o...
What Women Wonder: Why Are We Still Having This Conversation?

What Women Wonder: Why Are We Still Having This Conversation?

by Jennifer Gilhool - Gender Economics Lab — Barron's recently published a piece titled "Wonder Woman: Capitalizing on Gender Equality". The ar...
Not Sufficiently Charming

Not Sufficiently Charming

No matter how hard I try, I can’t shake the feeling that washed over me when I heard those words “not sufficiently charming.” While I am not entirely sure how, I did manage to contain the flood of emotions...