Women are well represented in the advertising industry - I should know, I worked in that space for a number of years as a Copywriter. And there are many powerful women within their own domains. But at the senior levels there is still a challenge in women breaking through the glass ceiling. The Communications Council has taken up the challenge of developing a program to … [Read more...] about Glass Ceilings in Advertising
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Women in Pharma – Are They?
Just came across a great article in Forbes about that state of play for women in the pharmaceutical industry. "In the end there's a small cohort of men who have to be comfortable working with you" in order for you to make it to the very top in this industry. I recall a very attractive young female recruiter who used to work in the pharmaceutical space - many of the sales … [Read more...] about Women in Pharma – Are They?
Women on Boards ??
"You could be forgiven for thinking women have not just broken through the glass ceiling, but smashed it to bits, melted it down and had it recast into nameplates for their executive suites." wrote Daniel Hatch in The West Australian recently. Kudos to Daniel for a great turn of phrase! Regrettably, it's not the case although he did offer reasons why it should … [Read more...] about Women on Boards ??
Pay Equity – A Blip or Sustained Change?
Recent research suggests that younger women are cracking the remuneration ceiling and gaining greater equity. Read the full article here: https://www.meettheboss.tv/blog/battle-sexes … [Read more...] about Pay Equity – A Blip or Sustained Change?
Not Enough Female Leaders – Why
The fact remains that in the world and across our society we have far less women leaders than men. Sheryl Sandberg gives us the reasons why, as she sees them. Watch closely. Women do not rise to the top of their professions as men do. Is that because there are valid reasons, systemic barriers or is it simply that women exercise their power of choice? … [Read more...] about Not Enough Female Leaders – Why