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 »
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Happy International Women’s Day from the Center!
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 »
Women’s elite sports: Breaking the billion-dollar barrier
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 »
2024 Kelley Ethics Case Competition
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 »
Growth of Women-Owned Businesses Outpaces the Market
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 »
Harnessing Data to Bridge the Gender Equality Gap
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 »
EEOC Workplace Harassment Guidance to Protect Workers
Read more: https://www.eeoc.gov/newsroom/eeoc-proposes-updated-workplace-harassment-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.
Women in the Workplace 2023
Read more: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/diversity-and-inclusion/women-in-the-workplace The Women in the Workplace 2023 report, a collaboration between McKinsey and LeanIn.Org, reveals that while women have made significant gains in reaching leadership positions, particularly in the C-suite, gender equality remains elusive, especially for women of color. The report debunks common myths about women in the workplace, highlighting that women are… Read more »
New Nobel Prize winner
Claudia Goldin won the Nobel Prize in economics this week. Here are a few links to her work: https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/goldin/files/dynamics_of_the_gender_gap_for_young_professionals_in_the_financial_and_corporate_sectors.pdf https://scholar.harvard.edu/files/goldin/files/the_quiet_revolution_that_transformed_womens_employment_education_and_family.pdf https://www.nber.org/system/files/working_papers/w31762/w31762.pdf
Pay gap in tennis
The different pay for men and women in tennis tournaments is in the news this summer; see https://go.iu.edu/4PUG