Business of Men

Changing times: Succeeding in a male-dominated industry

The tides are turning, the see-saw of inequality is starting to level out and the age of women is glowing on the horizon like the first sign of dawn. We’re not there yet, but the movements are massive, unstoppable...
For the non-traditional woman: 5 Reasons to get a skilled trade job

You’ve heard the statistic over and over again: those who have a college degree earn more money on average than those who graduate with just a high school diploma. This statistic does not address the cost and debt accumulated...
Male-dominated workplaces are for women too

Women seem to be second-class citizens in many offices. It’s not just that there is a lack of opportunities, but that men run the workplace from top to bottom. For lots of aspiring ladies, this isn’t the kind of...
4 Women who shook the foundations of automotive business

Historically, women have not generally gravitated towards the automotive industry; racing, repairing, building and maintaining vehicles tends to be more of a male thing. Of course, this doesn’t mean women were excluded from joining the automotive business fraternity; it’s...
It’s A (Wo)Man’s world too!

We’ve all heard the popular song from James Brown – It’s A Man’s World. We have to disagree. The evolution of women over the last century has come on leaps and bounds, and even though the world tends to...
Gender equity infographic: Which countries are closing the gap?

In Australia today the average female worker earns 15.3% less than a male worker. That’s almost 10 minutes of unpaid labor for every hour worked. But it’s not just unequal pay plaguing women across the country with gender equity...
Ignoring the gender imbalance is leaving money on the table

Perhaps the most misquoted piece of wisdom is that “great minds think alike”. It’s actually a two-part proverb, which finishes, “but fools seldom differ”. At times, I think that it’s a sadly accurate reflection of our industry. While a...
Yes, there are women racing drivers

It hasn’t gone unnoticed by us that motorsport still lacks a large female presence. In fact, historically there have only been five women to race in F1. But does that suggest that women aren’t interested in the sport, or...
How to succeed in a male-dominated business world

Over the past few months, we have been speaking to some inspiring women that are determined to change the face of some of the most male-dominated industry’s out there. We’re talking about agriculture, construction, restoration and more, and one...