Janet Yellen Becomes The First Female US Treasury Secretary
“In a field dominated by men, it’s refreshing to finally see a woman leading the Treasury Department,” said US Democratic Senator Dianne FeinsteinÂ
Women in Leadership
Walgreens Appoints Rosalind Brewer As Its New Chief Executive Officer
As per the data, so far there have only been 18 Black executives who have run a Fortune 500 company in the past since 1999. Brewer will be the third women in history to do so
Who Is Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt? First Female CO To Command US Naval Aircraft
Before becoming the first female commanding officer Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt was also the first female executive officer on the same aircraft along with one other
Why Do Female Bosses Get Different Reactions Than Men When They Criticise Employees
A study found that both women and men react more negatively to criticism if it comes from a woman.
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw Receives IMC Ladies’ Wing Woman Of The Year Award
I’d like to dedicate this award to all the women in India who are contributing to the task of nation building. -Kiran Mazumdar Shaw
New Tool To Measure Gender Bias At Workplace May Help Eliminate It
Research clearly shows that gender biases are both real and costly to organizations.
These Women Traded Cushy Jobs For Careers With Social Purpose
Reducing inequities and bringing socio-economic changes is also the responsibility of individuals and corporates and can’t be just left to the government and non-profit organisations, says Deepti Beri.
Sudha Murthy On Being Called ‘Cattle Class’ At Heathrow Airport
“The idea that you automatically gain class by procuring money is an antiquated thinking process,” Sudha Murthy writes in her book.
Dalai Lama Wants Women In Leadership Roles. What’s Stopping Us?
“I urge young women to accept leadership roles. We need you to promote love and compassion. Realise my dream—that the 200 nations of the world be governed by women. There’ll be less war, violence, and economic and social injustice because strength is rooted in love and compassion.”
Period Poverty: Scotland Closer To Making Sanitary Products Free For All
The Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill would constitute a legal obligation on the Scottish government to guarantee that period products are available free of cost “for anyone who requires them”.
