In 2013, a mere 16.9 percent of Fortune 500 board seats were filled by #women. And we're not doing much better in Silicon Valley: Among 128 companies representing $1.2 trillion in shareholder value, only 8.4 percent of board members are women. It's a shame when you consider … [Read more...]
Agricultural Science in Africa and Women
"They are selected because they are—or could be—as good as agricultural scientists anywhere. They are groomed in leadership, and conduct research into problems facing their individual countries. They still face an enemy—the perception that #african women agricultural scientists … [Read more...]
Gender Equity Bill: South Africa
The Women Empowerment and Gender Equality Bill (Bill) has been passed by the National Assembly and is now awaiting approval by the National Council of Provinces. The implications of the Bill, if passed, is that it will require employers' decision making bodies to be comprised … [Read more...]
Veterinary Science & The Glass Ceiling
...despite the fact that the youth of the profession are mostly female, there are a disproportionately low number of females getting elected or assigned to positions of leadership in the profession (presidents of local, national and species-specific veterinary medical … [Read more...]
Lady tradies break blue-collar glass ceiling – Newcastle Herald
#lady #tradies #break blue-collar #glass #ceiling#newcastle #heraldPinch says female tradespeople are increasingly in demand despite the blue-collar glass ceiling they can face. “Overall girls bring a more human approach to things generally. We all know in the workforce we're … [Read more...]
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