Women are beginning to make their move to close the gender gap in executive positions. With pressure being applied to companies to diversify their corporate workforce and an ever-growing pool of qualified female candidates, companies are beginning to take notice. Still, they have a lot of ground to make up.…
A new study commissioned by the National Women’s Business Council (NWBC), has shown that women are making advancements in patents and trademarks. The research shows that over the last few decades, more and more women are applying for and obtaining them. The numbers from 2010 show women were granted 18…
A new survey shows that women have seen a reduction in senior positions within the technology field for the second year in a row. The survey was conducted by a division of Harvey Nash, the tech recruitment group based in Britain. The results of the survey show that in 2010,…
In a commencement speech recently delivered by President Obama, female graduates of Barnard College were told that more focus should be placed on the gender gap. The President stated how women should continue to be involved and not sit back and watch. He also touched on his history concerning women’s…
In today’s world of instant information, it is not only important, but vital that a business remain in touch and up-to-date as much as possible. Failing to meet these ever-increasing demands for instant answers means committing business suicide. That’s why a new plug-in that creates instant pressrooms is being welcomed.…
According to a new survey released by Glamour magazine, women base their first opinion of other women on one key element: weight. The study, which was conducted by Rebecca Puhl, Ph.D., of the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Obesity at Yale University. The study was made on behalf of…
A new study shows that women who sit for prolonged periods of time are at an increased risk of developing type 2 diabetes. The study, which was conducted by researchers from the University of Leicester, located in the United Kingdom, focused on certain conditions that are directly linked to the…
Colette LaForce has made the decision to leave Dell to pursue a senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Advanced Micro Devices (AMD). LaForce’s held the global vice president and chief marketing officer at Dell. This is just the latest in stepping stone career moves for LaForce. She has…
A recent poll conducted by Pew Research shows how young women who are vying for a high-paying career compare with young men with the same goals. The results? Women want it more. The statistical data collected data from career-seekers between the ages of 18 and 34. When the participants were…
Many new mothers who breastfeed are now having to make an uncomfortable choice: continue breastfeeding their child or lose money. This information is based on data which was collected from researchers at a U.S. national database. According to their findings, mothers are expressing concern over the fact that they are…
