Sanam Islam

Lack of workplace flexibility means lower aspirations for women in Asia

| May 23, 2012 | Comments (0)

A recent Catalyst report reveals that women working in Asia do not have enough workplace flexibility to meet their work-life needs. As a result, their career aspirations are affected.

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Catalyst expands in India to close gender gap

| May 14, 2012 | Comments (0)
Catalyst expands in India to close gender gap

Catalyst, a nonprofit that promotes opportunities for women and business, recently announced its expansion in India. Despite a growing economy, women in India face numerous challenges when it comes to climbing the corporate ladder.

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Walmart launches global program to empower women in factories

| April 11, 2012 | Comments (0)

Thousands of women who work in factories that supply products to Walmart and other retailers in India, China, Bangladesh and Central America will soon benefit from learning critical life skills and receiving leadership training under a new program launched last week by Walmart.

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Golf anyone? Professionals teach businesswomen how to succeed on the green

| April 9, 2012 | Comments (1)
Golf anyone? Professionals teach businesswomen how to succeed on the green

For business leaders, having a golf club membership is not just about being able to play a game — it’s about having the opportunity to network, make deals and strengthen careers. Critics argue that women miss valuable business opportunities by not being allowed on the green.

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Women in alternatives industry ready to take on the board room

| April 2, 2012 | Comments (0)
Women in alternatives industry ready to take on the board room

Senior women in the alternative investments industry have a healthy appetite for corporate board appointments, and they’re well suited for them, according to the results of a recent study conducted by Odgers Berndtson, a global executive search firm.

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