Gender Bias

Leadership

Women Are More Likely to Be Laid Off Than Promoted in Tech — Here's How We Can Change the Status Quo

In the face of a tech industry where women are more likely to be laid off than be promoted to leadership positions, it's time to hack the system and reboot the gender balance for good to turbocharge innovation and propel the industry.

Diversity

Why Promoting Gender Diversity is the Key to Success for Your Business

Want your company to be sustainable, adaptable, and geared towards success? Look towards creating a gender-diverse environment in your workplace. Here are some tips to help you along.

News and Trends

Pfizer And Arab International Women's Forum Release A Report Focusing On The Need For Diversity In The MENA's Healthcare Systems

The report highlights the importance of addressing acute health and mental health challenges for women in conflict-ridden countries.

Thought Leaders

The Gender Pay Gap Is About to Widen as Companies Unknowingly Adopt This 'Men First' Work Policy

By scrapping the gains in flexible working environments made during the pandemic, firms are essentially establishing a "men first" hiring policy, whether they realize it or not. An inflexible return-to-office approach is pushing women out, which in turn fosters an environment that is even more exclusive.

Business News

Tackling the Fundraising Bias for European Female Founders

Experts are calling on the venture capital space to make changes, including putting more funds under the direction of female investors.

Thought Leaders

Is Your Family Business Giving Women the Short End of the Stick? Here's How to Recognize and Combat Discrimination.

The last place women might expect to experience discrimination is within their family business. But research shows it's a significant problem. Here's how to recognize and combat it in your business.

Business News

These 4 Common Myths About Women in the Workplace Are Outdated, According to a New Report

The "glass ceiling" may not be the primary hurdle for women in the workplace. Instead, it's the "broken rung" that occurs early in women's careers, according to a new report.

Business Culture

These Are the Biggest Challenges Women Entrepreneurs Face (and What to Do)

The resistance to paying women-owned businesses fairly for their products and services is a significant hurdle contributing to economic disparities.

Thought Leaders

How Women Can Beat the Odds in the Tech Industry

The tech industry continues to suffer from a significant gender gap, with women holding less than a third of relevant positions, and the rise of AI and automation further marginalizing them.

Thought Leaders

What Is Women's Equality Day? Here's What It Represents and Why It Matters

Women's Equality Day serves as a reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women's rights. It is crucial to address issues like caregiving leave, sexual harassment and gender biases to achieve true equality.

Entrepreneurs

Infographic: BOLD By Veuve Clicquot Women's Entrepreneurship Barometer 2023

49,000 male and female entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from 25 countries were chosen to take part in this study.

Thought Leaders

The 5 Most Important Cognitive Biases Holding You Back

As leaders, we must constantly seek ways to improve our craft — after all, leadership is a skill that must be intentionally honed

Growth Strategies

Here's How Gender-Balanced Organizations Can Drive Success In The Middle East's Business Landscape

As a growing number of women and female leaders progress in the workforce, regional businesses can enjoy inclusive economies of scale by adapting to a gender-balanced business model.

Leadership

Are These 17 Biases Affecting You as a Leader? The Answer Is Likely Yes — Here's How to Address Them.

Having biases is an inherent part of being human, but that doesn't mean we don't have the responsibility to manage them and make sure they don't impact the way we lead.

Business News

Goldman Sachs Will Pay $215 Million in Gender Discrimination Suit

The class action covers about 2,800 female employees in the bank's investment banking, investment management, or securities divisions.