All posts tagged "gender equality"

Women are combatting the workplace gender discrimination problem

Workplaces have for decades been rife with gender discrimination. According to Pew Research Center survey data, roughly 42% of women have faced gender discrimination at work. But in recent years, women’s rights have been taken...
Does gender affect efficiency in the workplace

Efficiency and productivity are a touchy subject with employees in the workplace. When you throw gender into the pot it starts to boil quite rapidly. Considering all the #metoo commotion this year and the increasing...
4 Ways the gig economy can help women rejoin the workforce

The gig economy is transforming the way we order food, hail a cab, and, of course, the way we work. For many women, the gig economy provides a flexible source of income and much-needed path...
Yes, women are taking over – and it’s a good thing

It wasn’t until 1792 that a woman stood up for her gender and declared that all women should be treated the same as men. Mary Wollstonecraft cried that women were not born to be slaves...
6 Powerful tips to close the gender pay gap for good

The gender pay gap is still a big problem, even in first-world countries. As Australian Former Sex Discrimination Commissioner (2007-2015), Elizabeth Broderick explains, “Australian women are among the most highly educated in the world, yet...
To the future women of STEM: What you need to know

The past decade has shown great momentum in diversifying STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) fields to create a more inclusive environment for people of all different backgrounds. Despite these efforts for progress, there is...
Gender equality now – Will life be better for women in 2018?

Gender equality in the business industry has certainly come a long way over the years since women entered the workforce. However, even in 2018, the fight for gender equality is far from over. In fact,...
Female flexibility: How remote jobs are closing the gender gap

For years now, salary has hardly been the most important feature to job hunters. Instead, employees are clamoring for better benefits: more reliable health plans, more plentiful PTO, and more flexibility. In fact, it is...
Gender equality 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...