In both the United States and United Kingdom, few women hold leadership positions in trade unions despite the fact that female membership in trade unions has been continually growing. A study from Queen Mary, University of London reveals some of the details about the trade union leadership gender gap. "Among the UK’s 10 larger unions, there are now four women general … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: In a study that surveyed hundreds of members of the American Economic Association, one thing stood out -- there is a significant gender gap in male and female economists' views on economic policy issues. Ann Mari May of Innovations Report (and one of the authors of the study, which will appear in the Journal of Contemporary Economic Policy) cites some … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Most people are afraid to speak in front of an audience, but it's a fear you can overcome. If you want to move into a business leadership role, you need to get over the fear of public speaking. Marcy Twete of Career Network Girls shares six tips to command a room: Practice, practice practice! Use a prop to give you something to do with your … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: The most successful leaders have great ideas and skills, but they also have charisma. Harvard Business School Professor Rosabeth Moss Kanter explains that charisma comes to some people naturally while others have to work to develop it. She writes for the Harvard Business Review, "Leaders can hire for spreadsheet skills, but they can't outsource … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: The Workplace Gender Equality act is before the Australian Senate this week. If enacted, the law will require all businesses with more than 100 employees to report how many men and women they employ and whether male and female employees are paid the same amount. Clay Lucas of The Sydney Morning Herald shares some insights into the law from Helen Conway … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Despite the fact that research shows companies with women on on their boards perform better than companies with all-male boards, not one woman has been appointed to a board position for an FTSE100 company in the past year. Rather than looking at the negative side of that piece of news, Maeve Hosea of Marketing Week gathered inspirational advice and … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Why are so many business women afraid of being called a bitch? The team at Content Factory explains, "The term “bitch” is really just a rhetorical tool for turning confidence, dignity and power into things that are unseemly. It’s a personal attack that’s used to make any woman who seeks or displays these characteristics into … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Sometimes the best way to find success is to go back to the basics. Carla Young of the Bank of Montreal reminds women in business of some of those basics that can make or break your career. She shares the following 5 success tips for women in business: Find your tribe. Trust your instincts. Stop saying "Sorry." Charge what you are worth. Know when to … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Did you know that 70% of successful entrepreneurs were employed by someone else before they started their own businesses, and one of the main reasons they became entrepreneurs was to stop working for other people? As Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic explains in The Harvard Business Review, polls show that most employees are unhappy at work and most bosses are … [Read more...]

NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: In a document representing 20 years of research, Opportunity Now has released "Changing Gear," which includes 10 of the most impactful factors influencing the speed of change for women's progression in the workplace. The complete document offers the how, why, and who related to key messages that matter as well as 10 steps towards a diverse pipeline. … [Read more...]