Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of #women than men reach the top of their professions — and offers 3 powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite. Sandberg's talk inspired the Lean In movement, which empowers women to achieve their ambitions. This is a must see for any woman aspiring to sit at the big … [Read more...] about Sandberg: Why we have too few women leaders
Gender Matters
Where do American women stand in gender equality?
The World Economic Forum published a report recently that says the United States finishes far from the top of a list when it comes to #gender #equality. Americ... THNKR is proud to partner with The 92nd Street Y to bring you conversations from #women that have shattered the class ceiling—Gail Collins, Barbara Walters, a... Video Rating: 2 / 5 … [Read more...] about Where do American women stand in gender equality?
Top 50 Employers for Women – Nationwide
Nationwide Building Society has been recognised for growing female talent after being named in The Times Top 50 Employers for Women list 2014. Nationwide is focussed on attracting and promoting female talent across the organisation and this approach to development has seen high levels of women participating in talent programmes. Today we salute Nationwide. 70% … [Read more...] about Top 50 Employers for Women – Nationwide
Barriers to Career Progress: Sticky Floor or Glass Ceiling?
The term "sticky floor" is used to describe a discriminatory employment pattern that keeps a certain group of people at the bottom of the job scale. Most of the workers who experience the "sticky floor" are "pink collar workers," such as secretaries, nurses, or waitresses. Close to half of working women, compared to one-sixth of working men, hold clerical or service … [Read more...] about Barriers to Career Progress: Sticky Floor or Glass Ceiling?
Disruption for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality
Aruna Rao speaks to a class at the London School of Economics on the need to disrupt organisational #practices and #rules. She has outstanding experience in the are of #gender equity and this session is around 1.5 hours. Definitely worth a viewing. Grab some notepaper and watch. https://youtu.be/WS2rt4jlVTY Speaker: Aruna Rao Chair: Naila Kabeer … [Read more...] about Disruption for Women’s Rights and Gender Equality