Rekha Menon Appointed As Nasscom’s First Woman Chairperson
At the moment, Nasscom’s executive council reportedly has 40% female representation.
Women in Leadership
Samia Suluhu Hassan Sworn In As First-Ever Woman President Of Tanzania
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu Hassan succeeds President John Magufuli who died earlier this week.
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
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.
