It’s been over 50 years since the Stonewall Uprising, six days of protest and civil unrest inflamed by a police raid of a New York City gay bar, The Stonewall Inn. This
The United Nations Global Compact, United Nations Office for Partnerships (UNOP) and UN Women convened over 600 representatives from business, Government and civil society this week to discuss business action to advance gender equality and women’s empowerment.
Business leaders from more than 20 organizations will join a CEO Roundtable at the United Nations on 14 March to discuss strategies to advance gender equality in the face of backlash against global diversity and inclusion efforts.
The numbers are in: companies with more diversity at the board and executive level see significantly stronger financial performance, including higher return on equity, net income growth, and more. While, in 2019, gender representation still has a long way to go, especially on corporate boards, Booz Allen has been recognized for its leadership.
Booz Allen’s board includes five women among 13 diverse members, and a leadership team that is 55 percent female. Its place as one of the most diverse boards (and leadership teams) in the DC area was hard-earned, driven by an intentional leadership strategy, support at the highest levels of the firm, and vigilant accountability led by Chief People Officer Betty Thompson, CEO Horacio Rozanski and Booz Allen leadership.
HP’s CEO Dion Weisler took a pledge back in 2017 to advance these values in the workplace, as part of a CEO-driven business initiative called the CEO Action for Diversity and Inclusion. It does not appear to be an empty promise.
Bristol-Myers Squibb is excited to again be part of the 2019 NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women annual list. The company is committed to empowering women like Catherine Liu, Head of Finance, Intercon FP&A and South East Asia, through the development of female talent, career advancement and leadership opportunities at BMS. Learn more about the company’s inclusive culture.
Welcome to the weekly TriplePundit flash. Every Monday, we will offer up a quick rundown of the stories the editors at 3p think you need to know and today, we’re proud to share the top stories to kick off Women’s History Month.
Bookshops and blogs are full of stories of working mums who have it all, sharing tips on how to maximize your career and family life, without sacrificing either. However the recent Guardian article, “Working mothers up to 40% more stressed,” sent a different message, one that both resonated with me and shocked me. A mother who is 40% more stressed isn’t ‘having it all.’ She’s stuffing more and more into an already very full life exerting more and more pressure on herself. That amount of pressure isn’t healthy for anyone and certainly not sustainable, so something has to change – and fast.
A BIG congratulations goes out to Tom Bené, Sysco’s Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, for being named one of WFF’s 2019 Industry Titans! WFF Industry Titans are forward-thinking leaders in the Food Industry who are being recognized for their public commitment of prioritizing women’s advancement in their organizations, leveraging their influence to urge peers to do the same and creating change that will increase opportunities for women across the industry.
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