Warren Buffett: “Women are a major reason we will do so well”
Here’s a summary and the reactions– both positive and negative– of Warren Buffet’s essay on women and the workplace.
Category: Women in the World
Time for Canada to make a bold statement on board diversity
Canada is a late comer in the global party on board diversity but this gives her the opportunity to make a dramatic entrance, Leah Eichler argues. Her unsolicited advice to the advisory council who are due to come up with recommendations in the fall? Be precedent-setting bold.
Another argument against rape – it hurts our economy
A single act of violence against a woman may result in complete absence from work, lower productivity, increased down time while at work and administrative costs to process the absence, explained Kathy Willis, executive director of Huronia Transition Homes, a non-profit organization working to end violence against women. She added that the lingering impact lowers women’s earning potential, which affects tax revenue and the country’s gross national product.
How a purse can change the world
Your purse can empower women in the most depressed areas of the world. Let your wallet speak to celebrate International Women’s Day!
World’s wealthy women on the rise
More women are joining the ranks of men in creating wealth, says BBC’s program Changing Fortunes.
Where are women in media?
The Status of Women in the U.S. Media 2013 report by the Women’s Media Center reveals that there is still a clear case of gender inequality in news, entertainment, and technology.
No More Work-from-Home for Yahoos!
Mayer’s ban on telecommuting has brought on an Internet firestorm of condemnation from those who look at the work-from-home arrangements as the answer to work-life balance.
Little change seen for women at the top of Canadian companies
The 2012 Catalyst Census is in– and women are still poorly represented in the ranks of senior leadership in Canada’s Financial Post 500 companies.
Progressive reproductive health measures key to empowering women
Studies have shown that a country’s reproductive health laws are crucial to empowering women.
Family “pulls” and workplace “pushes” challenge BRIC women
Women in Brazil, Russia, India, and China (BRIC) are ambitious, educated, and talented. But they also deal with family “pulls” and workplace “pushes” that impede their career advancement.
