Women have made strides beyond belief in the past century, and it's safe to say that there is really no job a man can hold that a woman cannot, anymore. In 2006, of the 118 million women in the U.S. ages 16 and older, 70 million of them...
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Women have made strides beyond belief in the past century, and it's safe to say that there is really no job a man can hold that a woman cannot, anymore. In 2006, of the 118 million women in the U.S. ages 16 and older, 70 million of them (almost 60%) were either working or looking for work. Yet, as of last year also, women still make only 77 cents on the dollar of what men make. Here's a sad fact: in 2006, only 15.6 percent of the Fortune 500 companies' corporate officers were women, and only 14.6 of their board directors.
From: lazlosbasement.com ‘Deal Or No Deal’ suitcase models enjoy a hefty paycheck. Who says women don’t earn as much money as men ? Oh, right. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Average pay gap by gender according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2005 Well, not to worry ladies. Sure, you might be facing an extra rough couple of years financially, but take heart! There is always a way to boost your income right up into (or at least near) the men's bracket… just get pretty ! While... Read Full Story
Are women really treated equally in the workplace? Sunday, August 26th, 2007 Today is Women's Equality Day. Women have made strides beyond belief in the past century, and it's safe to say that there is really no job a man can hold that a woman cannot, anymore. In 2006, of the 118 million women in the U.S. ages 16 and older, 70 million of them (almost 60%) were either working or looking for work. Yet, as of last year also, women still make only 77 cents on the dollar of what men make... Read Full Story
Are we in a recession? I don't know -- I'm no economist. Many of you know I am a CNBC -junkie. And, there have been many guest experts debating this issue on air. What I do know is that we should be taking stock of how the "R-word" might impact our careers (and businesses, for my fellow entrepreneurs) in 2008 and beyond. It seems to me that now would be a fine time to focus on the Know Your Market (KYM) principles of the Competent Advantage TM model. Why? Staying on top of key trends and job... Read Full Story
These days, being a celebrity is about much more than just having a hit movie or a best-selling CD; it’s all about brand building and launching yourself into a one-person corporate empire. When you cross our fame-obsessed society with a consumer-driven economy, you get a powerful formula for lucrative one-woman businesses that indulge our senses and rake in hundreds of millions of dollars for the proprietor. Business editor Samantha Chang discusses what Oprah, Britney and JLo have in common... Read Full Story
If having money guaranteed happiness, it’s obvious we wouldn’t see the epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse among rich and famous celebrities, and the wealthy wouldn’t have the same problems the rest of us do. But there must be a connection, right? Otherwise, why would people spend so much time and effort trying to acquire wealth? TheImproper.com takes a closer look . Read Full Story
We live in a superficial society and there’s no question that looks matter a lot, from the bedroom to the boardroom. But to what extent does appearance affect our professional success, and can you really use sex appeal to further your career, or will it just bite you in the ass? TheImproper.com takes an inside look . Read Full Story
Editor's Note: Joint Statement submitted to the UN Commission on the Status of Women, 53rd session, 2-13 March 2009. New York by Education International (EI), International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) and Public Services International (PSI), non-governmental organizations in consultative status with the Economic and Social Council. The respect of women’s reproductive rights, the access to appropriate health care gives protection to the spread of the pandemic which is the trigger for... Read Full Story
The newest study from the Families and Work Institute provides data that seems to be great news in the area of women and the workplace. I, however, am not as optimistic as the tone of the press release below. While I feel that this new data is a step in the right direction, I would like to see a multitude of studies producing the same results before I am swayed into believing that there has been real progress in the public's opinion of gender roles. NEW STUDY SHOWS SIGNIFICANT AND SURPRISING... Read Full Story
The idea of gender budgeting seems to make a lot of sense. It is painfully obvious in many under-developed nations women hold very little, if any, economic power. By looking beyond the surface of third world issues such as poverty, malnutrition, and disease, it is evident that women and children are not given equal opportunity to men. Through various research it has been shown that women are more likely to spend money on food, healthcare, and education than their male counterparts, therefore... Read Full Story
THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary ____________________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release March 11, 2009 EXECUTIVE ORDER - - - - - - - ESTABLISHING A WHITE HOUSE COUNCIL ON WOMEN AND GIRLS By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, I hereby order as follows: Section 1. Policy. Over the past generation, our society has made... Read Full Story
