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.
Hey there -- it was very ironic that a colleague sent me a link to today's DiversityInc article containing reader feedback on less-than-favorable compliments they've received. I don't know -- call it the laws of attraction or whatever, but it was a bit weird to have received the link today. Why? Perhaps it's because I recently had a conversation with a new acquaintance about his comment to me remarking that I was " so eloquent ." Our post-comment dialogue was actually quite interesting as he... 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
Well, the fact that you're reading this blog means that you're savvy about gaining information from the web to benefit yourself or your career. But, how savvy are you about putting information about yourself onto the web to enhance your online presence ? Last week, I recorded a podcast with Diane Danielson , founder & CEO of Downtown Women's Club (DWC). Since it's launch in 1998, DWC has become a great online social network and in-person community (10+ US-regional chapters) for business and... 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
A colleague of mine, Kristy, has been having issues with a guy in our office. Kristy is a 30-year old, petite, blonde, attractive, PhD-holding scientist, and the guy—Walt—is in his late 50s, is a former military officer, and always wanted a PhD but never got one (methinks there’s more than a little bit of resentment there). Almost every time they’re in meetings together, Walt says something to demean Kristy. His comments are never sexual in nature or clearly over the line. No, they’re always... Read Full Story
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
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
Four comparable resumes with similar experiences and education are sent to help-wanted ads in Boston and Chicago newspapers. The most notable difference among the resumes is the four names: Lakisha Washington, Jamal Jones, Emily Walsh, and Greg Baker. Which names on a resume will receive more callbacks? A ccording to a 2004 study conducted by Bertrand, M. and Mullainathan which was published in the The American Economic Review, Greg and Emily (the white names) received 50% more callbacks... Read Full Story
