This article highlights both progress and challenges for U.S. women in the workforce. Women now make up 47% of the labor force and outnumber men in the college-educated workforce. However, gender gaps persist in top-paying jobs and leadership roles, and the gender pay gap remains stuck, with women earning 82 cents for every dollar men… Read more »
In the spirit of the 2024 FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, UNESCO’s Call to Action for gender equality in football emphasizes the need to close persistent gender gaps. Despite its global popularity, women remain underrepresented, with 95% of coaches and 91% of referees being men. The lack of media coverage and financial investment for women’s… Read more »
The “male blueprint,” which comprises characteristics traditionally linked to leadership roles and masculinity, contributes to gender inequality in corporate leadership. Despite progress, women remain underrepresented in top positions, facing higher expectations and stereotypes. The article suggests interventions focusing on structural changes in society and companies to promote gender equity. Read more: The male blueprint: What… Read more »
Here is an interview with Janet Foutty, former Chair and CEO of Deloitte Consulting, former Chair of Deloitte US, and Indiana University Poling Chair of Business and Government during the 2023-24 academic year. Janet speaks about the importance of sponsorship in organizations and other valuable lessons in leadership. You can read more about her and… Read more »
On this International Women’s Day, did you know that women are outnumbered 5 to 1 in the most senior positions in the S&P 100, and that a scant 10% of Fortune 500 CEOs are women? It’s a good day to read the work of Claudia Goldin, winner of the Nobel Prize in Economics for her… Read more »
Deloitte predicts that women’s elite sports will surpass $1 billion in revenue in 2024, driven by commercial, broadcast, and matchday revenues. Major markets include North America and Europe, with football/soccer and basketball leading in value. Sponsorship and broadcast deals are increasing, while matchday revenues benefit from larger venues and fan engagement. Investment is rising, improving… Read more »
The Kinsey-Kelley Center was proud to be a sponsor for this year Kelley Ethics Case Competition. The Ethics Case Competition is an annual competition organized by Kelley Student Government, where participants have the chance to engage in a challenging business ethics case. This year, the case focuses on a company trying to improve its culture… Read more »
A new report from Wells Fargo finds that the growth of women-owned businesses outpaced men’s for revenue, employment, and firms in 2023. In the United States, 14 million women-owned businesses exist, employing 12.2 million people and generating $2.7 trillion in revenue. The report concludes that women-owned businesses make significant contributions to the economy and have… Read more »
This article explores Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender Equality Index, revealing a stark gender gap in leadership, with only 8% of women in CEO roles. The piece advocates for corporate introspection and suggests practical initiatives like learning clubs, transparent reporting, and promoting diverse leadership to address biases. It emphasizes the importance of concrete actions for gender equality… Read more »
Read more: New harrassment guidance protect workers The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has introduced updated workplace harassment guidance aimed at preventing and addressing harassment, offering recommendations for employers to create inclusive and harassment-free workplaces.