"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 … [Read more...] about Women on Boards ??
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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 … [Read more...] about When the Glass Ceiling Breaks
Why Aren’t More Women at the Top?
Why aren't more women leading U.S. companies? That question has been asked ever since women began flooding the workforce in the 1970s. Unfortunately, it remains just as relevant today: Women make up 3% of the top corporate officers in the companies that comprise the Fortune 500. … [Read more...] about Why Aren’t More Women at the Top?
What is the Glass Ceiling?
The Glass Ceiling Toussaint discusses the history of women’s economic oppression, including the recent phenomenon of “the glass ceiling.” Since the landing of the Mayflower, the fabric of American society has shifted with increased scientific advancements which have affected … [Read more...] about What is the Glass Ceiling?