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Use Social Media to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Despite all media attention being drawn away to the Coronavirus, there’s still an important matter to celebrate: Women’s History Month During at least March, government authorities have declared most places where people gather closed. However, social media affords us ways to say thank you to the women with whom we work or live or have lived with in the past.

Top 5 Gender Diversity Apps for the Workplace

Gender diversity in the workplace is one of the most divisive topics in business. Despite it being a fact that companies with a significant number on the Boards of Directors having markedly better financial results, progress is still glacial

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Corporate Sponsorship and Women in Sports

With participation in women’s sports at an all-time high and the changing social and political climate, corporate sponsors have taken notice and are investing in the success of the athletes and themselves.

What Women Can Do to Get Equal Pay

The battle for equal pay is something that many women will face in their careers. If you feel that you’re not being fairly compensated for your work, there are a few things you can do to address it:

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How to Address Equal Pay Issues in the Workplace

Working toward salary equity requires more than just workplace policies. It requires an acknowledgment of the issue, a change in processes, and a unified effort to fix it.

Diversity ManagementEmploy DiversityJuly 24, 2019Gender Equality, Equal Pay, Women in the workplace, Women empowerment, Women Entrepreneurs, diversity management, Diversity & Inclusion, Diversity policy, Gender Diversity, Gender Pay Gap, gender discrimination, Gender Bias, Gender Discrimination in the Workplace, gender-inclusive work environment

Women, Stop Apologizing in the Workplace

The outdated expectation that women are supposed to be nice, polite, and well-mannered has led to way too many women apologizing way too much. Excessive apologizing isn’t only unnecessary, it can negatively affect your professional image.

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Gender Discrimination: When to Know It's Really Happened to You

The majority of women have encountered gender bias at work. Some instances are overt while others are more subtle. The good news is that the majority of people are not intentionally diminishing the value of their female colleagues

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What Women Can Do When They Feel Marginalized at Work

Feeling rejected or marginalized at work can be a painful and difficult experience. Although you may feel defeated in the moment, being marginalized can be an opportunity for learning and self-growth.

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How Women Can Break the Glass Ceiling in the Tech Sector

The gender gap in the technology sector is a well-known issue. Even those tech companies that are truly invested in hiring and retaining women continue to struggle to close the gap. In fact, a PwC survey showed that Silicon Valley and the surrounding cities have pay gaps ranging from 18 to 22 percent.

Women, TechnologyEmploy DiversitySeptember 27, 2018Women in Tech, Women in the workplace, diversity, diversity and inclusion, inclusion