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Growing a Business

Thousands Of Women Haven't Rejoined The Workforce. Here's How To Get Them Back.

The pandemic caused hordes of women to leave the workforce due to family responsibilities. Many aren't returning. Here's what companies can do to pave the way for their return.

Business News

Google Pays $118 Million to Settle Gender Discrimination Lawsuit

The tech giant claims no wrongdoing.

Business News

U.S. Soccer Becomes First in the Sport to Equalize Pay for Men and Women

A landmark agreement makes the U.S. the first in the sport to truly equalize pay for men and women.

Thought Leaders

5 Ways Women Can Fight the Gender Pay Gap (Besides Asking for More Money)

The gender pay gap isn't going away by itself, so here's what we can do to eliminate it.

Leadership

The Shocking Ways Data Bias Makes Women 'Irrelevant,' and What We Can Do to Stop It

Ways in which research and "standards" - from heathcare to urban planning - have long skewed towards men and their perspectives: how to change them for the betterment of women, and the world.

Growth Strategies

Change Is Afoot: YPO Releases Results Of Its 2022 Gender Equality Survey

With the purpose of sharing a narrative that celebrates women's achievements, highlighting the need for change, and showcasing the achievements made in the workplace to date, the YPO Gender Equality Survey presents an evolving narrative, underpinned by the importance of mental health.

Leadership

It's Time to Start Referring to Women Leaders as, Simply, Leaders

There are so many reasons to be a proud female leader. But when too much emphasis is placed on the qualifier, that's where the issues lie.

Starting a Business

A Note For Mothers Who Want To Be Entrepreneurs: Don't Be Afraid To Shake Up The Status Quo

In terms of advice for fellow mothers and women, we'd like them to understand that contrary to traditional opinion, we can have it all. The world we live in, especially post-pandemic, has given us all impetus to think outside the box.

News and Trends

The Time To Have a Gender-Balanced Boardroom Is Now

The world has changed, women have shattered glass ceilings regularly and yet, when it's time for a pitch, or when it's time to change certain policies, the boardroom still feels like a place where one will be judged by one's gender or color

Thought Leaders

How to Ensure Opportunity and Equality for Women Entrepreneurs Beyond Women's History Month

Reversing the pandemic's devastating impact on women and gender equity will take a massive effort, which is why each one of us must take an active role if we are to succeed.

Growth Strategies

Rising To The Top: Caroline Trichet, General Manager, Sofitel Dubai Downtown

The Sofitel Dubai Downtown General Manager on how women can make it in a male-dominated industry, Accor's RiiSE initiative and leading through tough times.

Living

3 Steps Leaders Can Take to Stop Making Women Choose Between Family and Career

It's 2020, and it's time to build a more flexible and equitable workplace.

Leadership

Time For A Reset: What The COVID-19 Crisis Might Mean For Gender Equality

Let's resolve to do what we can to ensure that our "next normal" is far better than the previous one.

Thought Leaders

To Help More Women Reach the Top, We Must First Help Those at the Bottom

These days, there's a lot of focus on adding women to corporate boards. That's good - but it doesn't solve a much deeper problem.

Women Entrepreneur®

Inclusivity Matters: Speeding Up Gender Diversity (And Breaking Glass Ceilings) For Female Board Members In The GCC

"Companies should not think of it (gender diversity) as a simple ethical imperative, but rather as a business priority that is set within all their structures."