Written by: JUAN CARLOS PASTOR @ IE Business School Women’s position in management and leadership has been prominently discussed in the business literature for over three decades. Yet there is increased frustration that the empowerment of women is not advancing quickly enough. Women continue to lag behind men at every career stage. A recent report…
Every share counts in the social media conversation when there’s US$28 trillion at stake, and adding your voice to the mix in support of female economic empowerment, ultimately benefits everyone. Social media platforms are the new water cooler conversation starter, and liking, sharing or commenting on a personal or professional level is something that 2.46…
If budget cutbacks are placing team professional development opportunities in the crosshairs, consider this: 44% of employees cite a lack of opportunity for growth and advancement as a top source of work stress; and we all know that unhappy employees aren’t helping your bottom line. If we drill down to basics, we work to earn…
While profitability is an imperative, getting there at any cost is old world ideology and today’s CEO needs to be ahead of the curve in order to lead the business of the future “You can lead the change or be a victim of change,” said Denise M Morrison, who recently stepped down from her role…
From a marketing tool originally populated by brand ambassadors, the role of the influencer has evolved into something more meaningful In 2017, CNBC tagged the social media market with an estimated US$1 billion valuation. Influencers get a bad rap in many quarters, and with some experts citing a decline in trust of peer authorities, along…
While global demand for STEM talent is ushering in a new era of employment opportunity, it’s still a man’s world Between 2000 and 2010, STEM related jobs grew at three times the rate of other jobs and, by the end of this year, a total of 2.4 million STEM vacancies will remain unfilled. With digitalisation…
Encouraging more female entrepreneurs to join the swelling ranks of global women-led, and owned, businesses isn’t a tick box exercise, it’s an economic driver Women influence up to 85% of all consumer purchase decisions, yet men make up 85% of engineering and product design professionals. When 50% of the world’s population are women, where’s the…
Five reasons why promoting diversity and inclusion is an imperative for sustained business success In the past, putting diversity and inclusion on the boardroom agenda has seen it sidelined under corporate social responsibility as a corporate governance and self-regulation concern rather than as part of a solid business strategy. Time for a reality check. Simply…
The quiet voice in our ear, on the small screen, in print and online, the world’s media needs to do more if we want to access the multi-trillion-dollar female economic empowerment effect Media plays a critical role in our daily lives as a messaging tool and a conduit that helps form our social values yet,…
Why it doesn’t pay to underestimate the economic power of women “Who run the world?” If you’re a fan of Beyoncé, it’s ‘girls’, but while we’re nowhere near achieving global gender parity, the potential influence and impact of women on the world economy is undeniable. Women’s participation in the global economy could add as much…
