Tag
gender equity
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AdvocacyArticleOver 2 years old
Women’s March Foundation: New Initiatives & Impact
With the pandemic curtailing protests, the WMF has a new goal: having streets renamed for notable women. Here’s…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
Empowering Women in a Daunting Field Is Not Easy, But It’s Possible
September is Women in Medicine Month, which celebrates the achievements of female medical professionals. It also recognizes ongoing…
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Meetings / EventsArticleOver 5 years old
Four Steps to Improve Gender Equity in Remote Meetings
Recent research shows that workplace meetings held remotely often blunt women’s voices. Communication expert Carol Vernon says that…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
The Associations Making a Strong Equity Push
Pushing for equal pay by 2030; ending racial discrimination in real estate; removing barriers to women’s full participation…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Production Music Association Works to Boost Gender Equity in Field
Women are making some gains, but men still dominate the music production industry. The ratio of male to…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Study: Gender Parity in Boardrooms Is Still a Ways Off
A new global study from Deloitte shows that corporate boards still struggle with gender parity—despite improvements in recent…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
With Gender Equality in Mind, CES Makes Changes for 2020
The Consumer Technology Association will enforce a new booth dress code and work with an equality partner as…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
#ASAE19 Game Changer: Passion, Stories Can Spark a Movement
Nadya Okamoto admits menstruation is an unusual topic to organize around, but her passion and her own story—coupled…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
A Checklist for Gender Equality in the Boardroom
As a lecturer in animal ecology at the University of the Sunshine Coast in Queensland, Australia, Dominque Potvin…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
Board Smarts: Gender Studies
Certain factors correlate with more gender equality in leadership.
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Next Steps to Supporting Empowered Women
Last year was a dynamic one for women. The #MeToo movement brought sexual harassment to the forefront and…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Women-Led Wednesday: A New Retail Holiday With a Message
The first-ever Women-Led Wednesday, taking place this week, aims to promote women-owned small businesses while tying into a…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
Multimedia Campaign Encourages Girls to Pursue a Career in Technology
Throughout history, women have left their legacy on technology. Among them are Ada Lovelace, who is widely considered…
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GovernanceArticleOver 5 years old
What California’s New Diversity Law Says About Boards
California’s just-passed law requiring women to have a place on the boards of public companies reflects wide interest…
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Tennis Organizations Pledge Rule Review After U.S. Open Controversy
The U.S. Tennis Association and other major tennis groups said that a championship match between Serena Williams and…
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A Role for Men in the #MeToo Movement
The #MeToo movement supposedly has created a confusing time for men: What are men to do in a…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
How Serena Williams’ Return to Tennis Led to a Rule Change
After observers criticized Serena Williams’ low seeding at the French Open after her return from maternity leave, the…
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Career DevelopmentArticleOver 5 years old
The Nonprofit Behind “Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day”
As Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Day celebrates its 25th anniversary Thursday, we take a brief…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Wednesday Buzz: An App That Takes on All-Male Panels
A new version of an app allows meeting attendees to name and shame groups that don’t show diversity…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Association of Fundraising Professionals Debuts New Gender-Equality Initiative
The Association of Fundraising Professionals is launching a multiyear campaign that aims to tackle issues of gender inequality…
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Marketing / CommunicationsArticleOver 5 years old
Global Scouting Group Celebrates International Women’s Day
The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts will show its support for gender equality on International…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Music Festivals, Conferences Make Push for Gender Equality
An international group of music festivals and industry events have signed on to a plan, put together by…
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AdvocacyArticleOver 5 years old
How a Norwegian Athletic Group Is Setting a High Mark for Gender Parity
After a landmark agreement supported by both male and female players, the Norwegian Football Association is paying all…
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Conscious InclusionArticleOver 5 years old
Why the C-Suite Needs a Culture Change
The latest “Women in the Workplace” report has little good news about the gender gap in leadership. But…
