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A cheerleader is what I have every time I open a book starring one of my favorite children's characters: Pippi Longstocking.

Equity is fair treatment; equality is equal treatment. You need equitable measures first to close that gap and get everyone to a level playing field.

Learn how to harness your strengths and overcome your weaknesses.

'You have to go out and grab what you can.'

Here is a starter list for CEOs to discuss (or employees to ask).

The statistics aren't pretty.

Glassdoor spoke with three top employers -- Nokia, 3M and Autodesk -- to learn how they're recruiting and interviewing diverse candidates, and ultimately, how they're creating better workplaces for women.

The new report found Bosnia and Herzegovina was the leading country in emerging Europe and even surpassed the United Kingdom.

Women are uniquely equipped with the soft skills required to succeed in negotiation.

A new study finds women are less likely to be hired into manager-level jobs and are far less likely to be promoted into them.

The Girl Scouts teaches young women how to take risks and be entrepreneurial.

Sexual harassment is not the only barrier women face in the workplace.

We need to remember that there are many forms of harassment, and not all of them are overtly sexual.

While the business case has been well-established, that in and of itself it will not solve the problem.

For many professional women, the choice between returning to work full-time or staying home full-time can be complicated. Here are some suggestions to keep it from feeling like a no-win proposition.

No matter how much you love what you do, you may be unhappy at work. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be permanent.

Dealing with a jerk at work can be particularly challenging and triggering for strong, assertive women.

Obama said the 'lean in' approach for women in the workplace isn't always enough for women.

You are a smart, talented leader. Unleash your power.

Improving relations between men and women is key to increasing opportunities for women in business.

It's about finding better ways to work together.