To say Tim Hunt put his foot in his mouth last week is an understatement; it’s more like he tried to eat his foot for lunch. At a conference in South Korea on Tuesday, the Nobel Prize-winning British scientist described himself as a “chauvinist” and commented that having women in labs is a pain.
Read MoreThe business world provides an incredible opportunity to unite the strength of multiple generations. Millennials, Gen X-ers, and Baby Boomers all bring unique attributes and styles to the workplace, and thus to departments, units, and project teams. These generational differences can be a source of progress and innovation as well as the cause of disruption and tension at times. Aligning multiple generations is no easy task, but to be successful, leaders should develop a talent for balancing their teams and building upon strengths.
Read MoreAnd the picture it paints is not so rosy, to be honest. In her forward to the report, Women’s Media Center President Julie Burton sums it up in one sentence: “Media on all platforms are failing women.”
Read MoreDuring Sunday night’s 69th Annual Tony Awards, Fun Home’s Jeanine Tesori and Lisa Kron made history by becoming the first all-female writing team to win a Tony for Best Original Score. It was a big moment! It also would’ve been awesome if it hadn’t happened during a commercial break.
Read MoreMore proof that ageism and sexism do a company no favors: a study by PricewaterhouseCoopers has found that women over 55 tend to be the most qualified candidates to lead organizations through periods of transformational change.
Read MoreLeon Silver is a co-managing partner in the Phoenix office of Gordon & Rees LLP. He is also a member of Take The Lead’s board and a lifelong supporter of women’s rights.
Read MoreA glass ceiling that is nearly 800 years old has just been broken: for the first time in its recorded history, Oxford University will be led by a woman. Professor Louise Richardson, the current principal and vice-chancellor of the University of St. Andrews, was nominated last week to become the next vice-chancellor of Oxford. She will take over from Professor Andrew Hamilton next year.
Read MoreNow that is how you break the internet. Caitlyn Jenner, formerly known as Bruce, debuted her new identity on the cover of Vanity Fair yesterday, and it’s all kinds of stunning.
Read MoreHillary Clinton isn’t the most powerful woman in the world, but she’s oh-so-close. According to Forbes, that title still belongs to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who has held the top spot in their rankings since 2011. Hillary is right behind her at No. 2, and would certainly top the list if she became president, but with the U.S. general election a long 17 months away we’d be surprised if either Merkel or Clinton budges at all in next year’s rankings. At this rate, everyone else in 2016 will be fighting for third place.
Read MoreSome of the brightest researchers in the country are joining forces to tackle gender bias, Avengers-style. Harvard Business School announced a new Gender Initiative last week “to support research, teaching, and knowledge dissemination that promotes gender equity in business and society.”
Read MoreHow much of a difference can two years make? If you’re a young woman just entering the workforce, it turns out the answer is: a lot.
Read MoreSomeone in Congress has been reading the same research we have about the business case for women in leadership, and is doing something about it. Last Tuesday, Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) introduced the Gender Diversity Investment Act, which would encourage federal workers to invest in companies with female executives.
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