“When women have the tools to succeed, they reinvest in their families and communities, creating a multiplier effect that promotes wellbeing, prosperity and stability.”
—USAID Deputy Administrator, Isobel Coleman — at the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate Summit, May 2023
When we include women in the conversation, we enrich our understanding of resources.
—Nature Conservancy: Who Is Conservation? Removing barriers for women working in the environmental field will only make conservation as a whole more effective, 2023
Research published by the Hay Group in 2016, revealed that women surpass males in 11 of 12 major emotional intelligence characteristics; and research published by HBR in 2015, showed that, CEOs who score highly for traits like compassion and integrity can earn a 9.35% return on assets over two years.
— Forbes, Why Everyone Wins With More Women In Leadership, 2023
Nielsen predicts that by 2028, women will own 75% of the discretionary (US) spending.
—Nielsen, Wise up to Women, 2020
The next ‘Sustainable investment product?’ Gender equality targets in businesses
‘For the sake of innovation + profitability,’ as we contemplate a permanent shift to the hybrid workplace, it’s more urgent than ever that leaders commit to removing the barriers that get in the way of women sharing their voices and ideas — here are five simple ways
Companies with female CEOs found to be more profitable on average
Japan has the biggest gender pay gap among Group of Seven nations
Women of color are force multipliers, meaning they have the ability to help organizations achieve goals and exceed expectations, the study finds
In a first-of-its-kind study, the ‘transformational leadership’ model emerges as the top model embraces by women leaders
The California Partners Project releases its fourth report examining the impacts of SB 826 on California's public company boards—as the law is overturned as unconstitutional—read the gains here
Women accounted for 45% of new board appointments at Fortune 500 companies in 2021—up from 41% in 2020
Irish employers that signed Business in the Community’s diversity and inclusion pledge have greater representation of women in leadership roles than the national average
Working moms have cultivated a skill set that is as applicable to the boardroom as it is to child care
Fresh research has found that female retail traders are consistently better at stock picking than their male counterparts
The male CEO’s interviewed noted that ‘he past two years have forced them to lean into their vulnerable sides and learn to support employees' well-being and emotional needs.’ These behaviors may sound awfully familiar to women in business.
Europe’s finance industry added more female directors last quarter than any other sector, helping to cement the region’s lead in boardroom gender equality
The demographics of work and business are shifting rapidly — and the male-dominated model is overdue an overhaul
Talk ain’t cheap…women CFO’s obfuscate less and use more straightforward language…and it turns out, it’s good for the bottom line
The President of the Mellon Foundation talks power dynamics in a dynamic institution
Looking beyond board diversity data, a new study study examined executive and senior management teams with women and found they too, boost Company performance
Companies need to innovate their culture around the lived experience of female leaders
DEI advice for ‘white women’ workers
The status quo is being challenged— and much of the challenge is coming from women driving further innovation
Women leaders drive more engagement from employees that translates into retention savings of $1.43 million for every 1,000 employees
Women's health companies are at a pivotal moment of recognition, supporting everything from postpartum care to lactation, sleep + career coaching + they have the eye of female VC’s
Now more than ever, women are leading the charge in economic and social issues, and the business community’s commitment to empowering women remains vital to closing the gender equity gap.
A new study found a positive link between a high number of women in upper management and a company’s willingness to have more sustainable practices.
When you’ve got more engagement from women, when women are in the driving seat to the extent they should be, it makes for far more successful businesses
"If you believe in data, and you want to increase not just meritocracy, but also economic prosperity, you can completely ignore the social fairness and justice arguments for gender diversity, and simply follow the money.” (Booya.)
Women are 17% more likely to be killed than men in a car accident, and a gender biased design process is to blame. Gender biased financing is also costly for women—and their countries GDP.
Your typical investor is white, male, and holds a degree from Harvard or Stanford. how one firm is tackling the problem: No more hiring men.
Female founders have proven time and time again that they have what it takes to launch and lead successful businesses -- even with the systemic challenges that the corporate world often stacks against them.
The UK is now second in international rankings for women’s representation on boards at FTSE 100 level, with nearly 40% of positions now held by women, compared with 12.5% 10 years ago