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.
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
Did you know that being a good team can actually help you rise to the top as an individual? A key trait most successful executives have in common is their ability to work well in a team, experts say. TheImproper.com's Samantha Chang explores this interesting contradiction. 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
Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Women in the workplace". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own... 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
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
New Report Shows Global Gender Pay Gap Bigger Than Previously Thought Study also covers the impact of the economic crisis on women's jobs and incomes and reveals costs of violence against women Brussels, 5 March 2009 (ITUC OnLine): A new report released by the ITUC for March 8, International Women's Day, has revealed that the pay gap between men and women worldwide may be much higher than official government figures. The report, "Gender (in)Equality in the Labour Market", is based on survey... Read Full Story
MARCH 11, 2009, 3:16 PM Obama’s Council on Women and Girls By LISA BELKIN President Obama has just signed an executive order establishing the “White House Council on Women and Girls.” The purpose of the new group “is to ensure that American women and girls are treated fairly in all matters of public policy,” he said at the signing. “Our progress in these areas is an important measure of whether we are truly fulfilling the promise of our democracy for all our people.” He defined those areas... Read Full Story
