Warren Buffet: “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: News In Review
8 NYC Specialized Schools Deal a Blow to Getting More Girls in STEM
In 8 specialized high schools in New York City, boys outnumber the girls significantly, dealing a blow to the ongoing campaign to getting more girls in STEM.
Still More Male Entrepreneurs, Study Shows
A recent study by the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor has revealed that starting a business is still a male-dominated sphere.
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.
Modern parents converge on roles but stressed about work-life balance: study
A new study says that while the roles of modern parents are converging, today’s moms and dads are feeling quite stressed when it comes to balancing work and family life.
When Women Hate the Women at the Top
From queen bees to female bullies to highly successful women held to high expectations– and bashed if they don’t– Femme-O-Nomics tackles the thorny issue that continue to persist today: That of women bringing other women down.
Alcoa, Coca-Cola, and Unilever Receive 2013 Catalyst Awards
Alcoa, Coca-Cola, and Unilever are the recipients of the 2013 Catalyst Award. They embody Catalyst’s vision of “Changing workplaces, Changing lives” through their gender diversity initiatives.
World’s wealthy women on the rise
More women are joining the ranks of men in creating wealth, says BBC’s program Changing Fortunes.
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.
Progressive reproductive health measures key to empowering women
Studies have shown that a country’s reproductive health laws are crucial to empowering women.
