All posts tagged "gender equality"
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Gender discrimination: women are still combatting the workplace problem
Workplaces have for decades been rife with gender discrimination. Although some of us like to believe that gender is no longer a barrier, is that really the case? According to Pew Research Center survey data,...
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Gender differences: Does gender affect efficiency in the workplace?
Efficiency and productivity are a touchy subject with employees in the workplace. When you throw gender differences into the pot it starts to boil quite rapidly. Considering all the #metoo activity and the increasing numbers...
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Gig economy jobs can help you rejoin the workforce: 4 reasons to get one
The gig economy is transforming the way we order food, hail a cab, and, of course, the way we work. For many people, gig economy jobs provide a flexible source of income and much-needed path...
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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...
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Gender pay gap can be closed: 6 powerful tactics to shut it 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...
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Women of STEM: What future women in STEM must know
This guide outlines what the future women of STEM — today’s girls of STEM — will need to know to succeed in their fields. The past decade has shown great momentum in diversifying STEM (science,...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
