The Women on Business team is growing again, and I'm thrilled to announce that seasoned blogger, veteran writer, small business owner, and professional online editor and community manager Gayla Baer is our new Assistant Editor! Yes, you read that description correctly -- Gayla has worn many hats throughout her career and brings a wealth of experience, insight, and … [Read more...]
Bethany Wood Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming another new contributor to the Women on Business writing team, Bethany Wood. Learn more about Bethany below and keep an eye out for her articles which are coming soon! Bethany Wood is a serial entrepreneur and has started several successful companies in a variety of fields including manufacturing, distribution, consumer goods, financial services, … [Read more...]
Jessica Baxter Joins the Women on Business Writing Team
Please join me in welcoming a new contributor to the Women on Business writing team, Jessica Baxter. You can learn more about Jessica below. Jessica Baxter describes herself as a creative chameleon and entrepreneur. At 20 her mission was to start her own label and business, embarking from to New York from Australia to learn first from contemporary jewelry label Fenton … [Read more...]
Wage Gap Costs Women 92 Weeks of Food, 13 Months of Rent, and Nearly 3,000 Gallons of Gas
Don't believe that the gender wage gap exists? Don't believe it really matters? New statistics provide some startling proof and perspective. Today is Equal Pay Day, so let's take a look at some statistics that really put the gender wage gap into perspective from a recent report by the National Partnership for Women & Wage Families. Nationally, women are paid 77 cents … [Read more...]
GUTSY WOMEN and MEMORIES
Tonight we start a new GUTSY WOMEN WEEKEND. We are doing them every other month and they are making a difference for women who are in leadership positions or are emerging leaders. So, what does that have to do with memories? Nothing….. and everything. You see most programs want to stay with present situations and move forward. We believe that we need to clear the past … [Read more...]
Women in Technology [Infographic]
Women in technology are finding many successes, but those triumphs are still not the norm. An infographic from IT Manager Daily and Killer Infographics attempts to raise awareness of the impact women are having in the technology field, including their triumphs and barriers. Check it out below to see some uninspiring statistics, inspiring success stories, and resources for … [Read more...]
Amplify the Employee Voice
Guest post by Sarah Hedayati (learn more about Sarah at the end of this post) I’ve been fond of the show Undercover Boss since it premiered two years ago. I hadn’t seen the show in a while, so the other night I decided to tune in. Most of the episodes focus on a CEO who goes undercover and takes on some of the grunt jobs to find out what it’s like to work for their … [Read more...]
Brazen Careerist Executive Social Media Bootcamp 15% Discount
Brazen Careerist is a career management company that hosts online job fairs, gives advice through the Brazen Life blog, and offers online bootcamps that help job seekers boost their job search and professional skills through BrazenU. The most popular course has been the 20-day Executive Social Media Bootcamp that features social media experts from companies like Citi, Ford, … [Read more...]
Women On Business Welcomes New Contributor Deborah Skye King
I'm happy to announce that another inspiring business woman has joined the Women On Business writing team. You can read her bio below where you'll find links to find her social profiles and website. Look for posts from Deborah on Women On Business! About Deborah Skye King Deborah Skye King is President of Soul Therapy International and North America’s #1 Soul Therapist. She … [Read more...]
Strong Women in the Front Row
Telling a group of men to “show up and be accountable” is new territory for most women. We have been in back of or on the side of our men for eons. Not that we have to be loud and bossy to get our way. We just have to be clear. Margaret Thatcher, portrayed by Meryl Streep in the film The Iron Lady, was a woman of depth and conviction. Strong in an arena that few women … [Read more...]