Glass Ceiling & Gender Diversity

… breaking through the barriers that remain

Glass Ceiling

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 of a minimum of 50% female representation. While employers may want to pre-emptively ready … [Read more...] about Gender Equity Bill: South Africa

Glass Ceilings in Advertising

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

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?

When the Glass Ceiling Breaks

Maggie Thatcher has a lot to answer for. The former (and first female) Prime Minister of Britain from 1979 to 1990 was also the longest-serving PM in modern times. Revered and reviled for her tough stance and unbending will, she epitomised what people did not like about women in power. Tough. Arrogant. Unsympathetic. And yet, she was unquestionably successful. … [Read more...] about When the Glass Ceiling Breaks