Every woman’s career journey is unique. But whether it involves a linear path up the corporate ladder or detours for motherhood or other opportunities, that journey tends to run into one frustratingly consistent obstacle: the gender pay gap. Not only has the difference between the earnings of men and women failed to narrow significantly over the past several years, but the pay … [Read more...]
The Inequity of Equal Pay for Equal Work
From the very moment I decided to jump headfirst into an industry nontraditional to women, I was always clear about needing to show up with my full self. There was never a time when I believed in not giving my very best in pursuit of professionalism and skill mastery. Because of the intrinsic nature of wanting to be the very best at whatever it was I was doing, there was never … [Read more...]
Some Experts Say Women’s Salaries Are Still Less Than Men. Is It True?
A recent court case led to the refinement of the Equal Pay Act where a person’s salary, in this case a woman’s, cannot be based on previous salaries. This is to prevent a growing trend of stagnation and an ongoing gap in pay between men and women due to coming out of an era where equal pay was off the radar. Not All Jobs are Made Equal Some male experts say that not all jobs … [Read more...]
Top 10 US Cities with the Lowest Gender Pay Gap in 2017
Women continue to hurdle against career and workplace-related problems, and there seems no end to this anytime soon. However, it can’t be denied that the combined efforts of women are working as certain progress can be felt. However, the field of technology is still dominated by men, and women struggle to keep up with their male counterparts. Despite the rise in the pay and the … [Read more...]
10 Infographics that Sum up the State of Women in Business
We all know that we're a long way from achieving equal pay for equal work, and it's not a secret that the leadership positions at most companies are dominated by men. Today is International Women's Day, so it seems like there is no better day of the year to focus on exactly where women are in the business world. To that end, I gathered 10 infographics that have been … [Read more...]
Women in Business Statistics that Might Surprise You
Did you know that women make just $0.78 for every dollar men make in the United States? That's just one of the many statistics about women that you can find in the infographic at the end of this article. Some of the data is well-known, but it's great to see it all in one place. This is a collection of women in business statistics that shouldn't be missed. Here are some … [Read more...]
Equal Pay Day 2015 – Data Doesn’t Lie
Here we are again. Another year has passed and we're still talking about the gender pay gap. It's Equal Pay Day, so let's take a look at some of the latest statistics because data doesn't lie. According to a report from The National Partnership for Women & Families, An Unlevel Playing Field: America’s Gender-Based Wage Gap, Binds of Discrimination, And A Path Forward, if … [Read more...]
Empowering Women Entrepreneurs Helps the Global Economy
Sponsored by Coke Philippines: "Entrepreneurs are the foundation for innovation, economic growth, and job creation." That quote was published last year by Ingrid Vanderveldt of the United Nations Foundation's Global Entrepreneur Council. However, the gender gap still exists in business and in life. According to the 2014 World Economic Forum Gender Gap report, the largest … [Read more...]
Equal Pay Requires 100 Years or a Sex Change
Equal pay is a problem around the world---even in Sweden which is widely considered to be one of the most progressive and gender-equal countries in the world. According to the World Economic Forum's 2013 Global Gender Gap report, Sweden ranks fourth globally, but the reality of the gender pay gap in Sweden makes that fourth place finish far less impressive. Did you know that … [Read more...]
2013 Women in Business and the Gender Gap Statistics
A new year has begun, so let's take some time to review what happened for women in business and the gender pay gap during 2013. As I did in 2012, I went through the research-related articles published on Women on Business during 2013, and selected a collection of articles that provide a great overview of how the business world looked for women throughout the year. Follow the … [Read more...]